'You've made me wait 18 years': Virat Kohli pens emotional message after IPL triumph
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, after an 18-year wait, finally claimed his maiden IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 36-year-old has been a part of the franchise ever since he began his career in the Indian Premier League, which further adds to the ecstasy of the historic win at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, Tuesday.
As RCB claimed victory, cameras zoomed in on Kohli overcome by emotion as he dropped to his knees and covered his teary eyes and face.
As fans still continue to take in the momentous win, Kohli took to Instagram as he penned an emotional message summing up the season, thanking his teammates and all those that played a part in his quest for the IPL trophy.
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Kohli led the charge in the final, as he racked up a cautious 43 from 35 deliveries.
While he departed without a half-century, his innings proved to be crucial in the six-run win over Punjab Kings. While the rival skipper departed for just one run, it was Kohli's careful knock that set the two sides apart.
Virat Kohli's viral Instagram post has over 13 million likes
In the emotional post on Instagram, Kohli dedicated the trophy to all the supporters that have stood by the team over the years. "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," wrote the 36-year-old.
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He then wrote on how the IPL trophy hasn't been easy to get his hands on, penning, "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. ❤️ 🏆." The post that features RCB lifting the trophy has amassed close to a whopping 13 million likes.
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As the former RCB skipper dedicated the win to the fans that stood by the team, current captain Rajat Patidar dedicated to win to RCB's most loyal warrior and icon. The win marks the end of a long search for glory by one of the franchises that boast the most loyal fans in the country.
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