Virat Kohli reveals RCB's 'goal to win at least one IPL title' after being retained

Virat Kohli expressed his gratitude after being retained by RCB ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. He said that the goal of the franchise would be to win at least one IPL title in the three-year cycle.

In Short

• Virat Kohli becomes top retention for RCB ahead of mega auction
• Kohli bags whopping Rs 21 crore retention amount
• Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal become other 2 retentions

RCB's veteran and star batter Virat Kohli expressed his happiness over being retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. He said that the goal of the franchise would be to win at least one IPL title in the three-year cycle. Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal are the three players retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Kohli was retained for a whopping price of Rs 21 crore, which further extended his association with the franchise to 18 years.

"Hi Guys, a big hello to everyone at RCB, the fans, the people involved. Behind the scenes. The management, everyone. I'm sending out this message to inform everyone that l've been retained by RCB once again for the three-year cycle of the IPL, beginning next year, and I'm super excited as ever. Everyone knows what RCB means to me. It's been a very, very special relationship over so many years which continues to grow stronger and what I've experienced playing for RCB is truly, truly special, and I hope the fans and everyone who's connected to a franchise feels the same way. At the end of this cycle it's going to be 20 years that l am going to play for RCB and then that in itself is an honour," Virat Kohli said in a video posted by the RCB on their social media.

RCB's goal to win title

"Something that we were really looking forward to as a franchise, as a team and also just looking ahead to this cycle all next year. Obviously, the goal is to win the IPL title at least once in the next cycle, and we're going to give it our best shot as always and try to make everyone proud of the way we play. So a big shout-out to the fans for your unwavering support over so many years. Really grateful, really thankful and l'l see you guys very soon. At Chinnaswamy. One cheers. Take care," he added.

Watch the video here-