Watch: Virat Kohli leaps into Ravi Shastri's arms in pure joy as long IPL wait ends
Virat Kohli leapt into Ravi Shastri's arms in sheer joy after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally clinched their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3.Kohli's emotional celebration reflected the weight of the moment - a wait that began in 2008 when he joined RCB following India's U19 World Cup triumph in Malaysia.advertisementAfter the win, Kohli ran towards Shastri and embraced him in a heartfelt hug. The two share a long-standing bond, having worked together during Shastri's tenure as India's head coach and Kohli's captaincy stint.
Also Read: Virat Kohli in tears after RCB's 18-year-old wait for IPL title endsShastri's time with the Indian team ended after the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, where India exited in the group stage. Kohli also stepped down as India's T20I captain soon after.Watch the video here From wild boy to wise man and Ravi Shastri witnessed it all In that hug, years of rage, love, scars and sacrifice meltedThat wasn't just Virat Kohli hugging his coach that was a son returning home finally whole pic.twitter.com/183OHbMSVp— Ria (@dreamyloom) June 3, 2025advertisement'18 long years' Reflecting on the triumph, Kohli spoke about his journey with RCB and how he poured everything into the team across 18 IPL seasons.'This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It's been 18 long years. I've given this team my youth, prime and experience. I've tried to win it every season, gave it everything I have. To finally have it is an unbelievable feeling,' Kohli said. 'Never thought this day would come, I was overcome with emotion after the last ball was bowled. Gave each and every ounce of my energy and it's an amazing feeling,' Kohli added. Kohli played a crucial role in the final, scoring 43 off 35 balls with three boundaries. His steady knock helped RCB post 190 for 9, before their bowlers held their nerve to restrict PBKS to 184 for 7.Tune InTrending Reel
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