Friends with Virat Kohli, England’s FIFA World Cup captain Harry Kane teases RCB with funny post

Virat Kohli and Harry Kane England captain Harry Kane showcased his cricketing skills and sense of humor as the Three Lions continued their World Cup preparations, with the star striker playfully offering his services to England Cricket and IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.On Tuesday, England’s footballers swapped the training ground for a cricket pitch during a pre-World Cup team bonding session. Kane was among the players enjoying the game and later shared several photos of his performances on social media. “Always ready if needed @englandcricket & @RCBTweets!” Kane wrote on the X, prompting reactions from both football and cricket fans.This post comes just days after Kane congratulated Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their successful defense of the IPL title. The Bayern Munich striker, who shares a friendship with Kohli, heaped praise on the Indian cricket icon after RCB’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final.“What a player and what a knock @virat.kohli! Congratulations @royalchallengers.bengaluru for returning to IPL titles,” Kane wrote on Instagram.RCB’s latest triumph cemented their place among the elite franchises of the IPL. After ending their 18-year wait for their first title in 2025, the Bengaluru side successfully defended their crown in 2026, becoming only the third team after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to win back-to-back IPL titles.Meanwhile, Kane remains central to England’s World Cup ambitions, although manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to carefully manage the striker’s workload during the group stage due to concerns about extreme weather conditions at tournament venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada.The 32-year-old enjoyed another prolific season with Bayern Munich, scoring 61 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions. He has also maintained his remarkable form for England, scoring five times in five games since September 2025.England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia, with Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney also expected to play key roles as Tuchel looks to keep his captain fresh for the later stages of the tournament.