Batting juggernaut Virat Kohli, who is over the moon after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) long-awaited IPL title triumph, is well-known for his open displays of affection for his wife, actress Anushka Sharma. This pattern continued on the memorable Tuesday night when RCB finally clinched the the IPL 2025 title after an 18-year wait. In the immediate aftermath of the win, Kohli did not hesitate to acknowledge Anushka's unwavering support throughout his journey, explicitly dedicating the monumental victory to her.
Virat Kohli's special post for Anushka Sharma
Continuing to express his gratitude and love, on Wednesday, June 4, as the RCB team was en route to Vidhan Soudha for a felicitation ceremony by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Virat Kohli took to his Instagram profile once again. There, he shared a special post dedicated to his wife.
"I’ve seen it for 18 years and she’s seen it for 11. Suffered the same moments since 2014 and celebrated every close win and the madness of our supporters at the Chinnaswamy. We’re both equally relieved and since shes a bangalore girl too this is far more special for her. Together all the way through ❤️❤️❤️ @anushkasharma," Virat's Instagram post read.
Following RCB's win over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final, the fans on the ground and viewers alike were eager to witness the celebrations. Virat Kohli, a central figure in the triumph, was seen patiently awaiting the arrival of his wife, Anushka Sharma, onto the field to share in the joyous occasion. This anticipation highlighted the personal significance of the victory for the star cricketer.
Moments before the official award distribution ceremony, commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu engaged in a conversation with Virat Kohli. Recognising the emotional moment and the evident anticipation on Kohli's face, Sidhu inquired about the same. In response to Sidhu's question, Kohli shared his heartfelt sentiments, expressing his joy and undoubtedly mentioning his eagerness to celebrate with his wife.
"She’s been coming here, supporting RCB since 2014. She has been relentlessly coming to games, watching tough games and watching us just miss out. But only when you play professionally, you understand the number of things that go on behind the scenes and what they go through as well. What Anushka has gone through emotionally, watching me being down and out… this is very, very special for her as well. And she is a Bangalore girl, so she’s going to be so, so proud of this win," Kohli said after the match.