Who is 'Mr Nags'? Virat Kohli jokingly ends friendship with RCB mascot after winning IPL tite

Saurav Goyal

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Who is 'Mr Nags'? Virat Kohli jokingly ends friendship with RCB mascot after winning IPL tite image

It was a night full of joy for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after they finally lifted the IPL trophy for the first time in 18 long years.

While the players were enjoying the big win on the field, RCB star Virat Kohli had a funny little moment with the team’s long-time mascot, Mr. Nags. In the middle of all the cheers and emotions, the two shared a light-hearted exchange that left fans laughing.

In a video now doing the rounds online, Kohli jokingly ended his friendship with the quirky mascot, all in good fun.

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Who exactly is Mr. Nags?

If you're a regular follower of RCB’s social media, you’ve likely seen Mr. Nags around. Played by Danish Sait, a comedian and actor, Mr. Nags has been a part of the RCB setup since 2015.

He does a hilarious show called 'RCB Insider' where he talks to players, makes jokes and just has fun with them.

For many years now, his light-hearted chats with players, especially with Kohli, have made people laugh a lot. The way they joke around with each other, it is something fans really enjoy. They have got a fun vibe that people love watching.

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What did Virat Kohli say to Mr. Nags after the final?

After RCB won their first-ever title by defeating Punjab Kings, Mr. Nags was on the field celebrating with the team. He tried to have a quick word with Kohli and that’s when the star batter jokingly dropped the bomb.

With a straight face, Kohli said, “Enough now. No more jokes. I think this is officially the end.” He laughed and added, “ You want me to finish? Yeah? You being here doesn’t do anything to the viewership.”

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The moment was clearly in jest, but fans couldn’t stop sharing the clip across social platforms.

Saurav Goyal

Saurav Goyal is a Content Producer at the Sporting News with over two years of experience in covering cricket. An avid cricket fan for more than two decades, his passion for the game led him to writing. Since then, he’s been delivering the latest news and engaging content to keep cricket fans informed and entertained.