“Let Me Speak”: Virat Kohli Addresses Chinnaswamy Crowd After Being Silenced Twice During RCB’s IPL Victory Celebration

Virat Kohli had to ask the Chinnaswamy crowd to settle down before he could continue speaking.

Virat Kohli’s Emotional Journey: From IPL Triumph to Celebrations at Chinnaswamy

What a whirlwind 12 hours it has been for Virat Kohli. The RCB stalwart anchored the team brilliantly, electrified the field as always, and broke down in tears when Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally clinched the IPL 2025 title—realizing a long-cherished dream. After a restful night, Kohli left Ahmedabad early Thursday morning to join the victory celebrations in Bengaluru.

Upon arrival, Kohli and his teammates were warmly welcomed at their hotel before making a ceremonial visit to Vidhan Soudha, where Karnataka’s Chief Minister felicitated them. Their final stop was the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. As the players climbed the stands to showcase the coveted trophy, captain Rajat Patidar first took centre stage, basking in the crowd’s roar. But the real thunder came with Kohli’s entrance—he waved to the fans, pointed at them, and kissed the IPL trophy amid a packed and roaring stadium.

When Kohli finally addressed the crowd, it wasn’t an easy task. The fans’ cheers interrupted him twice, making him pause as he tried to speak. After calming the crowd, he expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying, “I don’t have much time. Let me talk. I am going to start off by repeating what our captain said. It’s no more Ee sala cup namde. It’s Ee saala cup namdu. We’ve done it, and this win is not just for me and the last 18 years, but for all of you—the fans who have supported us. This is especially for you. The trust and love you all have shown over the years is truly special. I have never seen a fanbase quite like you guys.”

Virat Kohli gives Rajat Patidar his flowers

After his own emotional speech, Virat Kohli made sure the other star of the moment got his due recognition by inviting captain Rajat Patidar to the stage. Patidar’s journey is nothing short of a fairytale—from an injury replacement to leading RCB to their maiden IPL title in his very first season as captain. Kohli, who had trusted Patidar from the start, reaffirmed that faith in front of the entire crowd.

“When we did our unbox and were about to announce our new captain, I asked you all to back him and support him. I said one thing clearly—he’s going to lead us for a long time to come. Now he has proven himself by winning the trophy for us. Please give the loudest cheer to our captain, Rajat Patidar.”

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