Watch: Naveen-ul-Haq pranked with Virat Kohli's jersey number in Barbados Royals ahead of the CPL 2024

A viral video clip of Naveen-ul-Haq being pranked with Virat Kohli details is doing the rounds on social media.

The latest edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is all set to get underway on Thursday, August 29, with the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons taking on the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the CPL 2024 opener at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Barbados Royals will begin their CPL 2024 campaign against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the fourth match of the season at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, who represents Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), will represent Rajasthan Royals (RR) co-owned Barbados Royals in the upcoming CPL 2024.

Barbados Royals ignite CPL 2024 campaign with Naveen-ul-Haq's viral video

Ahead of the CPL 2024 opener, the Barbados Royals shared a clip on their social media handle X featuring Naveen-ul-Haq, which is currently going viral on social media.

Well, the video captured the various moments of Virat Kohli, India’s batting legend who had an IPL history with Naveen.

In one of the clips, a viral segment was showing a famous American YouTuber, Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, having a discussion regarding the IPL controversy involving India’s current head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who was LSG mentor in IPL 2023, and Naveen.

One image featured Kohli getting honored by the Indian government for his contribution to the game.

Well, after some teasing moments, Naveen was also taunted by England’s Test captain and dynamic all-rounder Ben Stokes before receiving a phone call at his team hotel room.

The Afghan pacer can be heard inquiring about the TV channel, where he can watch the CPL.

Naveen got another powerful shot as he was suggested to watch the tournament on channel number 18, which is Kohli’s jersey number. After tiring with the pranks, Naveen said, “Stop it. Find something new.”

Watch here Naveen's viral video:

Sorry Naveen 😰😂 pic.twitter.com/3nvth9Xpzu

— Barbados Royals (@BarbadosRoyals) August 28, 2024

Now this clip is all over social media, despite having shorted out everything during the ODI World Cup 2023 in India.

During the India vs. Afghanistan group match, Kohli hugged Naveen-ul-Haq after asking fans to stop booing the Afghan pacer in Delhi, ending the reported feud between them.

Barbados Royals’ squad for CPL 2024:

Rovman Powell (c), Alick Athanaze, Rivaldo Clarke (wk), Quinton de Kock (wk), David Miller, Kevin Wickham, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jason Holder, Kadeem Alleyne, Keshav Maharaj, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ramon Simmonds, Maheesh Theekshana, Isai Thorne, Nyeem Young, and Nathan Sealy.

Breaking news 🚨 The fixtures for the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League have been confirmed. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/vdBQlA3XFQ #CPL24 #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport pic.twitter.com/PNz2lZZ3qj

— CPL T20 (@CPL) April 10, 2024

Heinrich Klaasen and Sikandar Raza to miss the entire CPL 2024

Meanwhile, South Africa’s explosive batter Heinrich Klaasen will miss the CPL 2024 due to a pressing family situation.

Klaasen is widely regarded as one of the most formidable power hitters in the game, particularly hammering the spin attacks.

His absence is a significant blow to the St. Lucia Kings, who had secured his services in June for the upcoming season.

In another setback, Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe’s T20I captain has also withdrawn from the CPL 2024 after sustaining an injury.

Zimbabwe’s star all-rounder confirmed that he would be missing the entire tournament this year.

The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots have yet to announce Raza's replacement for this season.