RCB CEO’s big revelation! Virat Kohli will not retire from IPL yet, ‘King Kohli’ will play for 3-4 more years

Star batsman of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Virat Kohli The franchise’s CEO amid long-running speculation over IPL future Rajesh Menon Has given a big statement. He has clearly indicated that Virat Kohli is in no mood to retire from IPL yet and he At least for the next three to four years Can keep playing for RCB.

Virat Kohli has said many times before that he will not play for any other team in his IPL career and will always remain a part of RCB.

RCB and Virat are two sides of the same coin

Speaking to CNBC TV18, RCB CEO Rajesh Menon said,

“RCB and Virat Kohli are two sides of the same coin. From the beginning till today, he has been the biggest identity of this franchise. It is difficult to see him without RCB.”

He further said that even after retirement from cricket, Virat can remain associated with RCB in some role or the other.

“Will play for three to four more years”

Rajesh Menon praised Virat’s fitness and performance and said,

“I am confident that Virat will play IPL for at least the next three to four years. His fitness is excellent, his hunger to score runs is still the same. Everyone has seen his energy, batting and his attitude on the field this season.”

Created history by winning two consecutive IPL titles

In IPL 2026, RCB won its second consecutive title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final. With this, the team created history by winning the trophy twice consecutively in 2025 and 2026.

RCB won the IPL trophy for the first time in 2025 after a long wait of 18 years and then successfully defended their title in 2026, becoming the third team after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to win two consecutive IPL titles.

Virat’s emotional message

After winning the title, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message on social media remembering his journey with the team.

they wrote,

“We started the season with confidence and ended it by winning two titles in a row. This team lived through every joy, every pressure and every challenge together. It is even more special because RCB is my home.”

Passion remains intact even at the age of 38

38-year-old Virat Kohli is still counted among the fittest cricketers in the world. In IPL 2026, he played an important role in helping the team win its second consecutive trophy by batting brilliantly.

RCB management believes that Virat’s fitness, discipline and dedication to the game will keep him at the top level for many years to come. In such a situation, this news is no less than a big good news for RCB fans.