Virat Kohli expressed his joy and gratitude after being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the next three-year cycle in the 2025 Indian Premier League mega auction. He shared his excitement in a video posted on social media, stating that he is thrilled to continue his journey with RCB. Along with Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal were also retained by the team.

Kohli emphasized the special bond he shares with RCB, mentioning that he has been with the franchise since the beginning of the IPL. He expressed his commitment to the team and stated that he does not see himself playing for any other IPL team in the future. Kohli’s goal is to win the IPL title with RCB in the upcoming cycle and make everyone proud with their performance on the field.

He also thanked the fans for their unwavering support and expressed his gratitude towards them. Kohli looks forward to playing at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium and continuing to represent RCB with pride.