When One Legend Salutes Another: Virat Kohli’s Heartfelt Words Turn RCB’s WPL Triumph Into a Moment of Pure Inspiration
When you talk about RCB, you can’t keep Virat Kohli away from the discourse. From above a decade and a half trophiless campaigns to becoming the champions, the Royal Challengers Bangalore has seen everything. Virat has always shown his relentless affection to the franchise. Beyond his individual contributions, the former Indian skipper never leaves a chance to motivate the women team as well.
On Thursday night, the Smriti Mandhana led RCB-Women team lifted their second WPL trophy defeating Delhi Capitals. It was definitely a special moment for all RCBians as the team has recreated history. It was WPL only that finished the dearth of more than one and a half decade. The left-handed start batter of women’s cricket led her team beyond the finish line and lifted the trophy for the first time in 2024. At that moment also, Virat was seen showing his emotions and congratulating the team in his own way. Before this, he did not miss any chance to join the camp and motivate the RCB Women’s team. Consequently, the Ee Saala Cup Namdu chant became a reality from a hopeful prayer.
Virat Kohli continuously played a role of support system from behind the scenes as the initial days of the women’s team were very humble. From those scratchy days to the historic triumph, the journey has been nothing short of a dream. Celebrating this victory, Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt instagram post praising the efforts and the leadership. He wrote-
“Champions again. Keeping the RCB flag flying high is something that each one of you can be proud of. To Smriti Mandhana and the whole squad and the management team, a big congratulations on this tremendous victory. You guys deserve this undoubtedly. Enjoy the moment and embrace the love of our amazing fans.”
RCB and Virat: A Match Made in Heaven
Before this, the franchise also played a pre-recorded motivational video to the team on the final eve. In the video, the modern-day master suggested the girls to soak in the occasion and to treat the final as a moment to cherish. His words were not just another positive quote on the internet but wise words lighting the path towards a new experience. The video spake-
“I wouldn’t call it just another day or just another game, because that’s what we play the sport for, the big final, the big occasions.”
This WPL-2026 was a testament to sheer RCB dominance. They won 7 matches out of 9 and won the title with the highest run-chase in the final ever. Besides this, the two genuine leaders, Smriti and Virat, have often shown massive respect for each other. Both appreciate each other’s game and leadership. Smriti has become a sensation in the women’s cricket arena whereas Virat is already a legend in World Cricket.
Thus, this message from the jewel crown of Indian Cricket is very special, heartfelt, and inspiring. The last three years have been great for the franchise. It started in the year 2024 when Smriti Mandhana lifted the trophy for the first time. The very next year, RCB Men’s team broke the boundaries to win their first-ever IPL trophy. Unfortunately, the Women’s team was just short of winning their consecutive titles. But, they recreated the history in 2026.
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