Virat Kohli But is back. Indian Premier League With immediate effect, delivering a match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bangalore in their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The veteran batsman seems focused on helping RCB defend the title they won for the first time last season. Interestingly, Kohli Entered the tournament without a long preparation phase. After India’s last ODI assignment in January, he took a break before heading to England and has since been spending more time with his family in London. The move, aimed at staying away from the constant spotlight in India, has not affected his performance, as he continues to perform consistently on the field. However, his decision to base himself in London has caused a stir on social media, with some even mocking the situation. Addressing Buzz in a light-hearted exchange with Danish sitewho appeared in his popular Mr. Nags persona, was asked about the jokes that RCB were fielding five foreign players. Kohli sarcastically brushed it off with a smile: “I don’t know, why are you asking me? Ask the foreign players. I’m not a foreign player, am I a foreign player?” Reflecting on RCB’s long-awaited title win, Kohli spoke about the emotional release that followed years of near misses. Winning the trophy in his 18th season with the franchise was a sense of relief that he had been chasing for a long time. “I heard this statement or this saying, four years, monkey from behind. That night I really felt what it meant. Everything became lighter,” he added. The former Indian captain also gave a deep insight into what success represents after years of dedication and perseverance. For Kohli, winning is not just about the result but about validating the efforts put in over time. “Victory is the sum of the hard work, the sacrifices you have made, the commitment to the game. It all adds up as an assurance, a reward, to know that you haven’t wasted your time. Many people learn from losses, but many people can also be disappointed. So when you win after a lot of hard work, you feel a sense of hard work and justice. Motivation to work harder,” Kohli said.
