RCB CEO Drops Big Hint on Virat Kohli's IPL Future After 2026 Triumph
Rajesh Menon said the franchise expects Kohli to stay for at least three more years and remain linked to RCB after retirement.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru CEO Rajesh Menon confirmed Thursday that Virat Kohli will remain with the franchise for at least the next three-four years, noting the team cannot envision a future without him.
- Kohli recently led the side to consecutive Indian Premier League titles in 2025 and 2026, solidifying his status as the highest run-scorer in league history with 9,336 runs.
- Menon described the bond during an interview with CNBC TV18, stating, "RCB and Virat are different sides of the same coin," while noting his continued energy and hunger for the game.
- While recovering from a hamstring injury, the soon-to-be 38 Kohli has expressed his commitment to international cricket, specifically aiming to compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Beyond his playing days, the franchise views his association as permanent, with Menon adding they have not envisaged a scenario where Kohli is no longer part of the organization.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru CEO Rajesh Menon has hinted that Virat Kohli's association with the franchise could continue long after his playing career ends. Calling Kohli and RCB "different sides of the same coin," Menon said the batting legend has been the franchise's constant since its inception and suggested the team would find a way to keep him involved even after retirement.
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