The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kicked off IPL 2025 with a bang, despite a tough loss against Gujarat Titans, they remain in the top three on the points table, proving their strength as contenders. Beyond their performance on the field, the team’s energy and camaraderie are also grabbing headlines. A recent video shared by RCB has fans buzzing, showcasing the light-hearted side of the squad during Swastik Chikara’s birthday celebration.
Swastik Chikara’s Birthday Celebration
On Thursday, the RCB camp turned festive as Swastik Chikara celebrated his 20th birthday. The team shared a video on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, giving fans a peek into the joyful atmosphere. Chikara, known for his humorous and cheeky personality, entertained his teammates with witty remarks. In a lighthearted moment, he even demanded two watches as a birthday gift from Virat Kohli.
Swastik Chikara hits the big 2️⃣0️⃣ and that’s plenty to cheer about! 🤩
🎥 Tune in for a bash packed with joy, cake, and a special request to Virat Bhai, all captured on @BigBasket_Com presents RCB Bold Diaries! 🎂🙌#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/WkjDb5xspe
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 3, 2025
Virat Kohli’s Playful Interaction
The highlight of the celebration came when Kohli playfully offered Chikara a piece of cake. As the young batter took a bite, he jokingly clutched Kohli’s finger, prompting the former RCB captain to exclaim, “Bhai, ungli chhor meri” (Brother, leave my finger). This hilarious exchange further showcased the fun-loving environment within the team.
Swastik Chikara’s Dressing Room Antics
Chikara’s mischief isn’t limited to birthday celebrations. Earlier in the season, he stunned his teammates with an audacious move in the dressing room. As revealed by Yash Dayal and Rajat Patidar in another viral video, Chikara nonchalantly opened Virat Kohli’s bag and used his perfume—without even asking! His sheer confidence left the entire squad in splits.
Virat Kohli’s Reaction
The RCB icon, known for his competitive nature, took the incident in good spirits. While Dayal and Patidar couldn’t believe Chikara’s boldness, Kohli simply asked him, “How is it?” To which Chikara casually replied, “It’s nice, I was just checking it for you.”
Chikara, who was part of the Delhi Capitals, was bought by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a sum of ₹30 lakh. As far as the 19-year-old’s T20 career goes, he has played four matches but has managed only 15 runs.
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