'Edu RCB Ya Hosa Adyaya': Virat Kohli Wins Kannadigas' Hearts With One-Line Statement [Video]

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli charmed the crowd at the RCB unbox event with a heartfelt gesture towards Kannadigas, setting social media abuzz with his Kannada quip.

Addressing the audience, Kohli exclaimed, "Edu RCB ya hosa adyaya" (This is a new chapter in RCB's story), eliciting thunderous applause from the spectators. The clips of the star cricketer speaking in Kannada have gone viral.

On the other hand, the franchise has been formally renamed from Royal Challengers Bangalore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a move intended to honor the city's rich heritage and tradition.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Kohli expressed his aspirations to replicate the success of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's team, who recently clinched victory in the Women's Premier League (WPL). He emphasized his desire to secure the IPL trophy for the team, a feat that has eluded them thus far.

ಕನ್ನಡ... 💛❤️💪

ಇದು ಆರ್ ಸಿ ಬಿ ಯ ಹೊಸ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ.. 💪

ಲವ್ ಯೂ ಕಿಂಗ್ ಕೋಹ್ಲಿ

ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಆರ್ ಸಿ ಬಿ....#RCB@RCBTweets
ಜೈ ಕನ್ನಡ 💛❤️💪
ಜೈ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 💛❤️💪 pic.twitter.com/vwytx11tl2

— ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ ಶಿವರಾಜ್ (@Shi123vu) March 19, 2024

As he embarks on his 17th season with the RCB, Kohli remains resolute in his determination to achieve this long-awaited milestone. "That's a dream of mine to know what it feels like winning an IPL trophy. I will be here, be a part of the team that wins the trophy for the first time," he affirmed.

Pure Goosebumps Stuff !!
#RCBUnbox #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCB pic.twitter.com/to71LLJ0ZT

— G!R! (@GirishGowda_B) March 19, 2024

Asserting his unwavering commitment to the team, Kohli pledged to leverage his skills and experience to fulfill this ambition. "I will try my very best with my abilities, my experience to be able to do that for the fans and the franchise," he declared.

Reflecting on the essence of RCB's ethos, Kohli highlighted the team's dedication, passion, and high-intensity approach to the game. "It is because of the way we play our cricket, our commitment and the passion that we saw over the years that we have such a fanbase," he remarked, underscoring his promise to uphold these values year after year.

As anticipation mounts for the IPL 2024 season, Virat Kohli's words resonate with RCB fans, igniting hope and excitement for what lies ahead in the team's quest for glory.