Cricket fans across the world were sent into a frenzy when a post from the official account of the Big Bash League franchise, Sydney Sixers announced that Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli had signed with them. The post, which surfaced in the early hours of Tuesday, quickly went viral, raising eyebrows and igniting excitement among fans before they realized the twist in the tale.
As speculation mounted, the Sixers swiftly clarified that the announcement was nothing more than an April Fools’ prank. The three-time Big Bash League champions, whose most recent title triumph came in 2021 following the COVID-19 break, had orchestrated the post as part of the annual tradition of lighthearted trickery.
“King Kohli Virat Kohli is officially a Sixer for the next TWO seasons,” read the post, fueling widespread discussion before the revelation of the jest.
Despite the excitement, the reality remains unchanged—BCCI does not allow Indian male cricketers to participate in overseas leagues. While female cricketers are permitted to explore opportunities in foreign tournaments, the governing body enforces strict regulations on the men’s team to safeguard the prominence of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This policy ensures player fitness, manages workloads, and maintains control over their schedules while protecting the interests of domestic cricket.
The Sydney Sixers have long been home to several renowned international players, including Dwayne Bravo, Nathan McCullum, Chris Tremlett and Johan Botha. However, their dream of seeing Kohli don their colors will have to remain a fantasy until the star batter eventually retires from international cricket.
For now, fans can only imagine the spectacle of Kohli lighting up the Big Bash League, but as this viral prank proved, the mere thought of it is enough to send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
