Virat Kohli Celebrates IPL Victory with Emotional Tribute to RCB Fans
Kohli's Emotional Instagram Post After IPL Triumph
Virat Kohli's touching Instagram message following his long-awaited Indian Premier League victory with Royal Challengers Bengaluru ignited excitement on social media late Tuesday. Just hours after RCB secured a thrilling 6-run victory against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final, Kohli expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his teammates and the loyal fans of the franchise, highlighting the significance of this achievement.
“This team made the dream possible, a season I'll never ever forget. We've thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of RCB who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team,” Kohli shared on Instagram.
The post, featuring a photo of Kohli joyfully holding the trophy with tears of happiness, quickly gained traction across various platforms. His sentiments resonated deeply with countless RCB supporters who have remained loyal through nearly two decades of near misses and heartache.
In a poignant closing remark, Kohli encapsulated the significance of this long-awaited victory.
“As far as the IPL trophy is concerned — you've made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it's been absolutely worth the wait.”
Kohli's Love for Test Cricket
While the IPL championship marked a significant milestone in his T20 career, Kohli emphasized during the post-match interview that his true passion lies in Test cricket.
"I've given this team my youth, my prime, my experience. I gave it everything I have. I never thought this day would come. I was overcome with emotion as soon as the last ball was bowled," Kohli expressed to the broadcasters.
He described the IPL victory as one of the most memorable moments of his cricketing journey but was quick to clarify his priorities.
"This moment is right up there with the best moments in my career. But it still ranks five levels below Test cricket. That's how much I value Test cricket. And that's how much I love Test cricket."
Kohli also encouraged aspiring cricketers to embrace the red-ball format, despite the allure of franchise cricket.
"So I would just urge the youngsters coming through... if you want to earn respect in world cricket all over, take up Test cricket, give your heart and soul to it."
After all the chants of Ee Sala Cup Namde, Kohli's words now resonate with a deeper message.