'Impact player rule is on now' - Virat Kohli teases Chris Gayle after RCB qualifies for IPL 2024 playoffs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the impossible and managed to make it to the playoffs of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League). At one point during the season, RCB had lost seven of the eight matches that they had played. However, through a change of momentum and mindset, the side pulled off a miraculous comeback. 

Staying unbeaten in the month of May, RCB have clutched up and registered a brilliant victory against Chennai Super Kings in their recent clash and managed to reach the knockout rounds of the tournament. 

After the game, as celebrations ensued, the RCB dressing room welcomed former cricketer Chris Gayle, who was a massive part of the franchise. In the video being shared on social media, star RCB batter Virat Kohli can be seen having a fun chat with Gayle.

In the clip, Kohli can be seen asking Gayle to come back to cricket by insisting that there is an impact player rule in place now. It is worth noting that Gayle was a reluctant runner in the twilight of his career, and Kohli was seen telling him that he would not have to field anymore. 

"Kaka, come back next year. Impact Player rule is on now. You don't have to field anymore. It's designed for you," Kohli jokingly told Gayle in the clip.

RCB take on RR in playoffs

Speaking of the upcoming IPL playoffs, the group stage of the tournament ended with two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders finishing as the table toppers, with Sunrisers Hyderabad finishing in second place. Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals finished in third place, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru finishing in fourth place. 

The Qualifier 1 of the tournament will be played between KKR and SRH for a place in the summit clash, whereas Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off in the Eliminator. The winner between RR and RCB will go on to face the loser of Qualifier 1 for a place in the final.