Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans will have a chance to see Virat Kohli and the team with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 trophy during their victory parade on June 4. RCB legend Chris Gayle revealed that there is going to be a victory parade and Kohli confirmed it after the six-run win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) while talking to the broadcasters.
"It's going to be something special," Kohli said, inviting RCB legends AB De Villiers and Gayle to stand beside him on the victory parade bus in Bengaluru.
"The city is waiting. My god. I'm thinking about them. Imagine what the fans must be feeling now, poor ones. Someone sent me a video – the entire city is filled with fireworks. The whole city. It’s very special. I can’t express my feelings. I have to experience it," Kohli added.
RCB victory parade details -
The victory parade will take place on June 4 starting 15:30 IST. The starting point will be Vidhan Saudha. The entire squad, support staff and fans will then reach the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru to celebrate the win.
Kohli hails RCB fans -
While Kohli has stayed with RCB for 18 years despite multiple heartbreaks including three final defeats, he thanked fans for their loyalty to the franchise over the years.
"I said it straight away – this is as much for the fans as it is for us. These guys have stuck with RCB through horrible seasons and great ones. They’ve turned up every single time at the Chinnaswamy. I’ve never seen loyalty like that. That’s what made me never waver from RCB. That’s why this is so special," he said.
Kohli also talked about the social media trolls. He said that he will sleep peacefull and won't be partrying all night.
"I’ve taken a lot of stress. I’ve heard all sorts of things: ‘RCB this, RCB that’. It’s all part of the journey. A lot of people have trolled us. A lot of people have made fun of us. All of it happened. But it made us stronger. It brought us closer – as a team, and as a franchise. The relationship our fans have with RCB, that golden connection, was forged through all these setbacks. Tonight, I will sleep peacefully. It's not going to be one of those nights of endless partying. Just peace," the 36-year-old added.