Cricket’s biggest star, widely known as “King Kohli” by his more than 300 million social media followers, was part of the Indian Premier League from its early days in 2008 and had to wait 18 seasons to finally secure a title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Delhi Police and the Election Commission of India have joined the bandwagon of 18 years trend.
Following the six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings on Tuesday night, which marked the end of a dramatic and disrupted season for the world’s wealthiest franchise cricket league, Kohli dropped to his knees in tears.
Delhi Police stated, “Virat jeet ke liye. Patience zaroori hai!”
“The 18-year wait is finally over — Congratulations RCB New Champion! #IPL 🏆 Turning 18? It’s your time to shine! Register as Elector & Be ready to vote like a champion 🏆,” the Election Commission of India posted on X.
“I have given everything to this franchise for the last 18 years. I never thought this moment would come,” Kohli said.
During the season, he announced his retirement from Test cricket, shifting his full focus to the Twenty20 format in the IPL.
