Harry Kane jokes about playing for RCB and England cricket
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:14 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Harry Kane, the England captain, participated in a cricket-themed training session while preparing for the FIFA World Cup. During the session, he playfully offered his services to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and England cricket via social media, stating he is 'Always ready if needed.' Kane has a friendly relationship with RCB's Virat Kohli, whom he recently congratulated for winning back-to-back IPL titles. Kohli is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and is expected to miss the upcoming Afghanistan ODI series. Kane remains focused on leading England in the World Cup set to take place in North America later this summer.
- •Kane posted on social media joking about cricket.
- •He congratulated Kohli after RCB's IPL success.
- •Kohli is out with a hamstring injury for six weeks.
- •England prepares for the FIFA World Cup this summer.
- •Kane has a close friendship with Kohli.
- 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Friends with Virat Kohli, England's FIFA World Cup-bound captain Harry Kane teases RCB with witty post
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — "Always Ready!": Harry Kane swaps football for cricket ahead of World Cup, offers services to Virat Kohli's RCB
"England captain Harry Kane amused fans by posting, “Always ready if needed, @englandcricket & @RCBTweets!” after playing cricket during FIFA World Cup preparations. A friend of Virat Kohli, Kane recently congratulated IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, England boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to manage Kane's workload during the World Cup.
"England captain Harry Kane traded football for cricket in a World Cup training session, and offered to play for IPL champions RCB and Virat Kohli.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 7:14 AMFriends with Virat Kohli, England's FIFA World Cup-bound captain Harry Kane teases RCB with witty post
England captain Harry Kane amused fans by posting, “Always ready if needed, @englandcricket & @RCBTweets!” after playing cricket during FIFA World Cup preparations. A friend of Virat Kohli, Kane recently congratulated IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, England boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to manage Kane's workload during the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:00 AM"Always Ready!": Harry Kane swaps football for cricket ahead of World Cup, offers services to Virat Kohli's RCB
England captain Harry Kane traded football for cricket in a World Cup training session, and offered to play for IPL champions RCB and Virat Kohli.
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