Virat Kohli is looking more dangerous than ever as IPL 2026 approaches.

After retiring from Test cricket, the King has shown a completely new aggressive avatar – smashing big scores right from ball one and playing with pure intent.

In the recent practice games, he smashed 29 off 12 balls in the first match and 45 off 19 balls in the second.

Experts including AB de Villiers and Harsha Bhogle believe this could be the ultimate version of Virat Kohli.

With zero pressure and renewed hunger, many are asking: Will Virat Kohli finally break his own record of 973 runs in a single IPL season?

What do you think – can the King smash 973 this year?

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