‘This place is HOME!’: Virat Kohli’s latest ‘special’ RCB post goes viral

Star batsman Virat Kohli once again proved why he remains the heart of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), leading the team to their second straight IPL title and then celebrating the achievement with an emotional message that quickly went viral.Almost a week after RCB’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, the former RCB captain took to social media to reflect on his journey. “We started the season with faith. They ended with back-to-back titles. This team has been through all the emotions together. The heights, the pressure, the obstacles and the unwavering support. It’s a special feeling because… this place is HOME!” wrote on X. RCB first restricted Gujarat Titans to 155/8 before comfortably chasing down the target in 18 overs. Kohli played an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, smashing nine fours and three sixes, including the match-winning hit that sealed the title.The win marked RCB’s second consecutive championship after finally ending their long wait for the trophy in 2025. Kohli said the team entered the final with more confidence than a year ago.“I told a few guys that it doesn’t feel like the same pressure as last year,” Kohli said after the final. “We knew the ability we had in the group. We were top of the table. There’s a reason we got here first.Kohli, who has represented RCB since the start of the IPL in 2008, has a connection with the franchise that runs deeper than most player-team relationships. His latest message ‘HOME’ resonated strongly with fans, many of whom have watched him spend his entire IPL career in RCB colours.The veteran batsman also spoke about adapting his game despite being almost 38 years old.“That’s the demand of today’s sport. You have these super young players who are constantly pushing you and asking you to change the game and up the ante,” he said.“It’s an exciting situation because it gives you something to improve on, to work on.”For RCB fans, Kohli’s match-winning performance and heartfelt tribute was the perfect end to another title-winning season.