2 weeks Ago By Debayan Bhattacharyya
It was on expected lines as as far as the Indian Premier League (IPL) retentions are concerned that Virat Kohli will stay with Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 18th consecutive season. RCB did retain him but got him back as the first retention for a whopping amount of 21 crores. This is the highest money ever spent on an Indian player in franchise league's history, making him the most expensive player of the league.
Kohli opened up after the announcement was made and he made it his intentions clear, that he wants nothing but the IPL trophy for the team, something which he has came close a number of times, but yet to get a success. "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," said Kohli. The 36-year-old promised that he and his team will put in the best effort and will do anything to make the team proud.
"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'', he further added. RCB, apart from Virat has retained Rajat Patidar for 11 crores and Yash Dayal for 5 crores.
With 83 crores still left in the bank, they would be looking to build a competitive team and can also use the RTM card to get back at least three capped players from their previous squad. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Cricket, Sports and around the world..
