Virat Kohli pens emotional note after RCB's IPL 2025 win: A season I'll never forget
Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt note after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their long and agonising wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title. On Tuesday, June 3, RCB clinched the IPL 2025 trophy with a six-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Kohli, who recently became the first batter to score 9000 T20 runs for a single team, expressed his gratitude to the fans for standing by the franchise through all the ups and downs. He remains the only player in IPL history to have represented a single franchise since the league's inception in 2008. Kohli joined RCB after captaining India to the U19 World Cup title in Malaysia.advertisement'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,' Kohli wrote on Instagram.
'This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. 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 added. Virat Kohli played a crucial role in RCB's title-winning campaign in IPL 2025. He finished as their leading run-scorer, amassing 657 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71. His highest score of the season - an unbeaten 73 - came against PBKS in Mullanpur back in April.advertisementIn the final, Kohli scored a composed 43 off 35 balls, laying the foundation for RCB's six-run victory over PBKS. Having represented RCB across 18 IPL seasons, Kohli has now accumulated 8661 runs from 267 matches, including eight centuries and 63 fifties.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In
IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
37 minutes ago
- Time of India
RCB's parent company Diageo continues to maintain silence on Bengaluru stampede
New Delhi: It's been close to 48 hours since 11 lives were lost and 75 were injured due to the on June 4, hours after they ended their title wait. The celebrations in and around the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru turned out to be a big fat mess and many innocent lives were lost due the chaos. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The franchise has copped plenty of criticism but it has come as a surprise that its parent company - Diageo - a British multinational alcoholic company, continues to maintain silence over the matter. There have been a couple of statements by the RCB but not a single word from Diageo yet. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. reached out to the company last night with a very specific set of questions - reaction to the Bengaluru stampede, reason for the company's silence, whether they were satisfied with the arrangements made by the RCB and whether it mars the end of 18-year-long wait for a title - but there has been no response yet. The story will be updated the moment they share a response. Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy The Bengaluru Police have already swung into action and have arrested RCB's marketing head earlier on Friday morning. Apart from Sosale, three employees of DNA Entertainment Networks were also arrested. The police, in the FIR, have claimed that they denied RCB the permission to conduct the parade at the Chinnaswamy. Further investigation and rounds of questioning will reveal what actually transpired on June 4. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to maintain that the event was organised by the RCB and they had no role to play in it. IPL Governing Council Chairman Arun Dhamal has asserted that he alerted the RCB officials when things went out of control outside the cricket ground. Meanwhile, the event inside continued even when chaos prevailed. During a press conference on June 5, India head coach Gautam Gambhir minced no words on the tragedy in Bengaluru. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Scene outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru where a stampede occurred on June 4. 'I was never a believer that we need to have roadshows. Never. When I was playing, I had the same statement even after winning the 2007 (T20 World Cup)… The lives of people are far more important and I will continue to say that,' Gambhir said ahead of the team's departure for England. 'What has happened is very tragic. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones,' he said. 'I hope in the future nothing like this happens because I think we all are responsible citizens. We should take care of all this,' Gambhir added. It now remains to be seen what transpires next because what happened in Bengaluru has not pleased the top brass of the Indian cricket board too.
Time of India
39 minutes ago
- Time of India
M&E Weekly Edition : Lights, Camera, Weekly Buzz!
Welcome to the very first edition of Media & Entertainment Special! We're thrilled to bring you a weekly dose of the most compelling stories shaping the world of media and entertainment. From record-breaking viewership to groundbreaking business models and the ever-evolving digital landscape, we've got you covered. Let's jump right into the top headlines that have everyone talking this week: First up, as RCB picked up its first title, the IPL set its own record. IPL 18 has been an absolute phenomenon, delivering not just thrilling matches but also shattering viewership records. RCB's historic win has been the talk of the town, sparking celebrations and setting new benchmarks for digital streaming. It just goes to show the enduring power of sports and the sheer emotional connection fans have with their favorite teams. If you missed the full story on how RCB's victory created a digital surge, catch up here: IPL 18: Record Viewership and Historic Win for RCB Despite Setbacks for RCB Despite Setbacks Next, a fascinating development from the world of Bollywood! Aamir Khan, known for his innovative approaches, is reportedly exploring a unique business model for his upcoming film, "Sitaare Zameen Par." Instead of the traditional OTT platform release, he's looking at a pay-per-view model on YouTube after its theatrical run. This could be a game-changer, giving creators more control and potentially reshaping how films are distributed in the digital age. Will this pave the way for a new era of content consumption? Only time will tell! Dive deeper into this intriguing strategy here: Can YouTube pull 'Sitaare's' Netflix, Hotstar to Zameen as Aamir Khan tests new biz model? And speaking of YouTube, there's no denying its immense influence. It continues to dominate TV audiences, especially among younger viewers. However, this widespread reach also brings critical discussions about content moderation and parental navigation. While YouTube offers a vast array of content, concerns about its algorithm and potential exposure to inappropriate material for children remain pertinent. It's a reminder that with great power comes great responsibility, and platforms need to continually evolve to ensure a safe and enriching experience for all users. Understand the complexities of YouTube's dominance and the challenges for parents here: YouTube dominates TV audiences, but parents must navigate its risks TV audiences, but parents must navigate its risks That's all for our inaugural Media & Entertainment Special! We hope you enjoyed this quick tour of the week's most significant media stories. Stay tuned for more insights and updates from the dynamic world of media and entertainment in our upcoming editions. Stay Tuned! Sonam Saini
India.com
42 minutes ago
- India.com
Virat Kohli's sister Bhawna TROLLED on her relationship with RCB star and his wife Anushka Sharma, she says...
In these collection of pictures, we find out about the fitting reply given to trolls by Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, sister of RCB star player Virat Kohli. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Virat Kohli's sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra took to Instagram to praise her brother and RCB's IPL 2025 win this week. "This night this moment where we celebrate this dream which made us cry which made us laugh but the wait that you did is far too long each and every second of the moment needs to be experienced with stillness and a strange calmness that it's actually done," Bhawna wrote. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Bhawna Kohli Dhingra was trolled about her relationship with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. The troll claimed hat Kohli and Anushka never mention her in any of their conversations. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Bhawna Kohli Dhingra shut down the troll very politely on Instagram. She wrote, "May God give you the patience to understand love can exist in many ways which is not necessarily shown to the world but it's still there like the love for almighty. Hope you have enough love in your life no insecurities only true love bonds which don't need any validation. God bless you". Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Bhawna Kohli Dhingra is elder sister of Virat Kohli. She completed her schooling from Hansraj Modern School in New Delhi. Image credit: Source: Instagram Bhawna Kohli completed her graduation from Delhi University from Daulat Ram College. Image credit: Source: Instagram Bhawna Kohli got married to businessman Sanjay Dhingra in 2002. The couple have two children, Ayush and Mehak.
