Kohli's Comment on Musheer Khan Sparks Outrage After Viral Sledging Moment
So, let’s talk about one of the most talked-about moments from the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings—a moment that’s gone viral for all the wrong reasons. I’m talking about the on-field sledging incident involving none other than Virat Kohli and debutant Musheer Khan. The phrase "Paani Pilata Hai Yaar Yeh!" —which loosely translates to “This guy serves water!”—is what’s got everyone talking, and not in a good way.
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This all went down when Punjab was already in deep trouble, losing their sixth wicket in no time. Young Musheer Khan walked in as an Impact Player, and the cameras caught Kohli making that cheeky, sarcastic remark as the debutant took his guard. At first, some thought it was just light banter, but the internet didn’t take it lightly. Social media erupted, accusing Kohli of disrespecting a young player making his first IPL appearance—many calling it unnecessary and demoralizing for a 20-year-old just trying to find his feet on a big stage.
What makes this even more controversial is that Kohli himself didn’t have the best outing with the bat. He managed just 12 runs off 12 balls before falling to Kyle Jamieson. But his team didn’t really need big runs from him, because the RCB bowlers had already done the heavy lifting. Punjab was bowled out for a dismal 101 in just 14.1 overs—one of their worst-ever IPL performances.
The likes of Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, and Yash Dayal tore through Punjab’s batting lineup, not giving anyone a chance to settle. Musheer Khan, unfortunately, couldn’t make much of an impact either and was dismissed quickly—making Kohli’s comment sting even more in hindsight.
Now, it’s not new for Kohli to wear his emotions on his sleeve—he’s fiery, he’s vocal, and that’s part of what makes him who he is. But when that passion borders on dismissiveness, especially towards a youngster on debut, it tends to strike a nerve. People are debating whether this was harmless banter or poor sportsmanship. Either way, it’s made headlines and sparked a major online backlash.
RCB moves on to the IPL final, and Punjab heads home with questions to answer—not just about their collapse but also about how such moments can affect team morale and the spirit of the game. As for Musheer Khan, his debut will be remembered, though perhaps not in the way any young player would hope.
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