Overview
- Times of India, News18, and India Today verified that the viral image was digitally altered from footage of Kohli signing a Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey.
- The original video shows Kohli stepping off the team bus in Perth and autographing multiple RCB shirts handed to him by fans.
- India Today reported that the autograph seeker identified himself in the video as a fan from Karachi who presented an RCB jersey, not a Pakistan kit or flag.
- India are training in Perth for a tour comprising three ODIs followed by five T20Is, with the first ODI scheduled at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
- Senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul were seen in the nets as they return to international action for the first time since the 2025 Champions Trophy final.