Virat Kohli delivered an emotional message that echoed the sentiment of millions of RCB fans after lifting his maiden IPL title. RCB beat Punjab Kings by 6 runs to finally get their hands on the elusive trophy. Kohli who had been with the franchise since the inception was down to his knees with eyes overflowing with emotion once the match got over
After winning the IPL trophy, Kohli said," Well, it's right up there, if I have to be honest. As I said, I've given everything that I had for the last 18 years. I've stayed loyal to this team, no matter what. I've had moments where I thought otherwise, but I stuck to this team. I stood behind them, they stood behind me. And I always dreamt of winning it with them. And this is far more special than winning it with anyone else because my heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore. And as I said, this is the team I'm going to play for till the last day that I play the IPL."
'Ee Sala Cup Namdu': Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers & Chris Gayle Celebrate RCB’s Maiden IPL Title
After winning the IPL trophy after 18 years, Kohli was joined by AB devilliers and Chris Gayle who changed the phrase 'Ee Sala Cup Namde’ to 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'.
Fireworks were spotted in Bengaluru, Karnataka Fans in the garden city were in a joyous mood as the decorated franchise finally lifted the IPL trophy.
Speaking after the win he said, This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. I’ve given this team my youth and my prime. Tried to win it every season, gave it everything. Never thought this day would come, was overcome with emotion after we won. What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous, told him ‘this is as much yours as it is ours’. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup. This win is right up there, I’ve stayed loyal to this team. I had moments otherwise, but I stayed with them and them with me. My heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore. God’s blessed me with perspective and talent. Just put my head down and worked as heart as I can."
