The world's fastest man is once again showing his stripes! Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has reaffirmed his status as a global superfan of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, proudly showcasing the team's 2026 jersey on his social media.

In a recent Instagram post, the sprinting legend donned the new RCB kit, pairing it with a nostalgic throwback to the jersey he first received back in 2021. This ongoing connection has been fostered through PUMA's global athlete network, which bridges icons from different sporting worlds. Bolt, a well-known cricket enthusiast and longtime admirer of Virat Kohli, has seen his bond with the franchise grow stronger each season.

His fandom first went viral in 2021 when he initially received the RCB colors, and it was cemented last year with a hugely popular reel featuring Kohli and other RCB stars. It's a powerful endorsement from one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet, highlighting the crossover appeal of the IPL and its iconic team apparel.

Bolt's show of support comes at an exciting time for the franchise. In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, the defending champions are looking formidable. Currently sitting second in the table with four wins from their first five matches, RCB boasts the league's highest Net Run Rate (+1.503). Under the composed leadership of captain Rajat Patidar, and with a powerful top order featuring Kohli, Patidar, and Phil Salt, RCB has emerged as an early favorite for the playoffs and a strong title defense.

The team will look to continue its momentum in a packed April schedule, with key home fixtures at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Delhi Capitals on April 18th and the Gujarat Titans on April 24th, before an away clash in Delhi on April 27th.