Virat Kohli has officially arrived in Bengaluru ahead of the much-anticipated IPL 2025 season, marking his 18th consecutive year with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The star batter was spotted on Saturday, February 15, escorted by security and police personnel as he made his way through a public space.
Dressed in a sleek black T-shirt and exuding his trademark confidence, Virat Kohli’s arrival instantly sent social media into a frenzy. With the IPL set to begin on March 22, excitement around Kohli’s return to the RCB camp is already at an all-time high.
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Fresh from India’s triumphant Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in the UAE, where he played a pivotal role, Kohli now shifts focus to yet another IPL season, looking to lead RCB’s charge towards an elusive maiden title.
King Kohli At His Den! 👑🖤
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.#ViratKohli #RCB #IPL2025 @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/UmUWg96V6Q— virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) March 15, 2025
RCB’s social media team, known for their creative tributes to their talisman, pulled off yet another masterstroke by welcoming Kohli with a high-octane video. This time, they styled him as ‘Don,’ a nod to the iconic character played by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the 2006 thriller.
The King is here and like always, he’s 2 steps (sometimes a LOT more) ahead of everyone. 😮💨
D̶o̶n̶ Virat ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi… you know the rest 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/sBxCa3qQco
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 15, 2025
The seamless blend of cinematic flair and Kohli’s commanding presence made for an electrifying watch, setting the stage for his highly anticipated campaign. As the highest run-scorer in IPL history, Kohli remains the focal point of RCB’s ambitions.
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The 35-year-old has shouldered the franchise’s hopes for nearly two decades, and fans will be eager to see him in full flow once again. RCB kick off their IPL 2025 campaign with a high-voltage clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener at Eden Gardens on March 22.
