Virat Kohli broke the silence after leaving RCB captain: Royal Challengers Bangalore is getting a great performance in IPL 2025. RCB tops the points table. Even though this team has failed to win a trophy for years, this team has always been a matter of discussion among fans. And the reason for this is not hidden from anyone. This is Virat Kohli’s team. Virat Kohli, who has been removed from captaincy, is still the face of RCB and its biggest identity. Virat joined RCB in 2008 and never separated from it since.
Virat Kohli took over the team from Daniel Vettori in 2013 and remained captain until 2021. During this time, Bengaluru did not win the trophy, but made it to the playoffs a total of four times and also played the final in 2016. It was a shocking decision for everyone when Kohli left the captaincy of RCB in 2021. Virat Kohli has now given the real reason in an interview.
Kohli’s record as captain
Virat Kohli captained RCB in 143 matches, out of which he won 68. During this, Bengaluru reached the playoffs four times and also played the final in 2016. During this time his win percentage was 47.55.
Virat Kohli’s decision has made it clear that he keeps the team before himself. His decision taken in the interest of the team is being praised everywhere.