Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain and star batter Virat Kohli has finally joined their camp ahead of their much anticipated 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The video released by the franchise on social media shows the background music of the movie DON getting played as Kohli said, 'Mujhe pakadna mushkil hee nahin, namumkin hai.'
Kohli will be brimming with confidence after two tournament-defining performances in India's recent successful Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. The 36-year-old finished with 218 runs as the Men in Blue clinched their third title and remained undefeated throughout.
Meanwhile, the video shared by the Royal Challengers, saw Kohli saying:
"Mujhe pakadna mushkil hee nahin, namumkin hai."
After wearing the RCB jersey, the veteran stated:
"No.18 is ready for season 18."
"You have really made a place in the hearts of all the fans of RCB all over India" - Virat Kohli on Rajat Patidar
While Kohli was one of the contenders to captain the Royal Challengers, the think tank decided to give the responsibility to Rajat Patidar. Nevertheless, the veteran has shown himself to be fully behind the decision and equally urged the fans to give Patidar all the support. Kohli said in a video posted earlier on social media:
"The way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed, you have really made a place in the hearts of all the fans of RCB all over India and they get really excited to watch you play. I've seen Rajat evolve in the last couple of years as a player. He has got the chance to play for India. His game has improved many levels in the last couple of years."
"The way he has led his state team as well and the responsibility that he's taken and has shown everyone that he has what it takes to lead this amazing franchise and I just wish him all the very best and I would request all the fans to show him absolute support, get right behind him and know that he will always and always do what's best for the team, what's best for this franchise."
