When Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed the deal towards Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli fell to the floor. Overcome with emotion, he buried his face in the turf, earlier than his delighted teammates rushed in to mob him.
Having spent his complete IPL profession with RCB, to put his fingers on the elusive trophy meant the world to Kohli. The poster boy of the franchise, Kohli devoted the win to the ardent RCB fans.
“This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It has been 18 long years. I’ve given this team my youth, prime and experience. I’ve tried to win it every season, and I gave it everything I have. To finally have the IPL title is an unbelievable feeling. I never thought this day would come, I was overcome with emotion after the last ball was bowled,” Kohli advised the broadcaster after the well-known win.
Kohli underlined his deep reference to the metropolis of Bengaluru.
“I’ve stayed loyal to this team. I’ve had moments otherwise, but I stayed with them, and them with me. My heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore. Tonight, I’ll sleep like a baby,” Kohli stated.
The 36-year-old added that the team’s public sale technique was criticised, however the gamers by no means misplaced religion in the final trigger.
Kohli hugged his outdated good friend and former RCB teammate AB de Villiers, who joined the team celebrations on the floor. “What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous. I told him ‘This win is as much yours as it is ours. I want you to celebrate with us’. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup,” Kohli stated.
Published – June 04, 2025 12:35 am IST
