Virat Kohli finally has his hands on the IPL trophy. After 18 long years, the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stood tall as the team celebrated its maiden IPL title win in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. It was a night of high emotion — from lifting the trophy to breaking down in the arms of Anushka Sharma, sharing hugs with AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, and diving into a sea of joyful teammates.
But amid all the celebration, Kohli dropped a line that made fans freeze for a second:
“There is an end date to our career…”
Kohli Addresses Retirement Rumors
After announcing his retirement from T20Is last year and stepping away from Test cricket, many feared the worst — that this could be Kohli’s IPL farewell too. But the 36-year-old was quick to offer clarity:
“I have an opportunity to play this game for not many years. So there is an end date… But by the time I hang up my boots, I want to sit at home and say I gave it everything.”
That small reassurance was enough to restore faith — Kohli isn’t done yet.
The Legacy of RCB’s Constant
Over the years, Kohli has remained RCB’s heart and soul, even as legends like Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, AB de Villiers, and MS Dhoni have stepped aside. With five 600+ run IPL seasons, Kohli continues to dominate, and now with the long-awaited title in his cabinet, his career feels complete.
Having already conquered ICC trophies, Kohli’s only missing silverware might be the World Test Championship, but for now, the focus remains on enjoying what he has helped RCB achieve — a moment fans and franchise will never forget.
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