IPL 2024: The prominent Indian cricket player Virat Kohli has defined what it means to be loyal to the sport by spending 16 years supporting the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Kohli’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, starting from his early days as a gifted cricket player who guided India’s Under-19 team to World Cup glory in 2008, and continuing through his illustrious career and becoming a mainstay of the Indian cricket team.

The 19-year-old prodigy’s connection to RCB started in 2008 when he was selected in the first-ever IPL auction. He has been a vital member of the RCB family ever since, proudly donning their recognizable red and black jersey. With the Royals, the batting virtuoso has experienced a rollercoaster ride of triumphs, setbacks, and incredible fan support.

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The Bengaluru-based team has only made it to the finals once under Kohli’s leadership, and that was in 2016, which was regarded as one of his best seasons to date. Virat Kohli’s devotion was honoured by RCB with a post on their official social media account.

Even though the team hasn’t been able to win an IPL championship, RCB supporters have always been happy and proud of Kohli’s skills. With a staggering 7,263 runs scored in 237 games, Kohli holds the record for being the tournament’s highest run scorer. Additionally, he has the most IPL centuries (7) of any Indian batter.

RCB posted on their ‘X’ handle, “Loyalty above all. We love you, King Kohli.” Check out the viral post below. Fans of the Indian cricketer have flooded the comment section with love and praise.

Notably, Virat Kohli has been a major influence on the team culture and strategic choices of the franchise as the former captain of the team. Within the RCB ranks, his guidance and leadership have been instrumental in developing young talent.

After missing the most recent Test series against England because of the birth of his second child, Kohli will make his debut on the field. On March 22nd in Chennai, RCB and Chennai Super Kings will play in the tournament’s opening match.