Sydney, Apr 01 (V7N) – The cricket world was left stunned after Sydney Sixers announced that Indian superstar Virat Kohli had signed with the team for the next two seasons of the Big Bash League (BBL). The news quickly went viral across social media, only for fans to realize later that it was an April Fools' joke!

On Tuesday morning (April 1), the Sydney Sixers' official Facebook page posted a photoshopped image of Kohli in his Indian jersey, alongside the caption:
"King Kohli. Virat Kohli has officially become a part of the Sixers for the next two seasons."

The post created an instant buzz, with many fans initially believing that the Indian batting maestro—who has never played in any overseas franchise T20 league—was finally making a BBL debut. However, as the realization set in, cricket enthusiasts flooded the comment section with laughing emojis, calling it one of the best April Fools’ Day pranks of the year.

While the prank was all in good fun, it also reignited discussions about whether Kohli would ever play in a league outside of the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, given the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s strict policy, Indian players are not allowed to participate in foreign franchise leagues.

For now, Sydney Sixers' April Fools' stunt will remain a memorable hoax, leaving fans amused and hopeful for a day when "King Kohli" might actually step onto the Big Bash stage.

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