Australian left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis has named Virat Kohli as the wicket he wants most in IPL 2026, saying it would make him very happy to dismiss the RCB star.
Ben Dwarshuis has one name circled on his list this IPL 2026 season – Virat Kohli.
The Australian left-arm pacer plays for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. The franchise picked him up for 4.40 crore at the December auction. PBKS finished as runners-up last season, and Dwarshuis arrives with plenty to prove.
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When asked who would be his most coveted wicket, Dwarshuis named Kohli as his target this season without hesitation.
“There are probably six or seven Indian players I could rattle off. But it’s tough to go past taking Virat Kohli’s wicket, whether it’s at home or down in Bangalore. He would certainly be one I’d be happy to take,” Hindustan Times quoted Dwarshuis as saying.
The Australian also spoke about IPL’s power to make or break careers. He stressed that consistent performance in front of millions of viewers directly shapes future opportunities.
“Any time you take the field and have an opportunity to perform, there’s always going to be eyes watching, whether it’s from Australia or other leagues. With the viewership these competitions get, it’s very easy to have a couple of good years, and everyone’s talking about you. But then if you’re not performing well, that sort of viewership leads to maybe fewer opportunities there,” he said.
In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is scheduled to face Chennai Super Kings next, on April 5, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Punjab Kings will play their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 6, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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