India, March 18 -- Virat Kohli is all set to return in Royal Challengers Bengaluru colours, with excitement building after his last appearance in January during the ODI series against New Zealand. The seasoned batter has looked in excellent touch in the format since stepping away from Tests and T20Is, continuing to anchor innings with authority. As one of the league's biggest draws, his comeback always carries added buzz. Kohli currently sits on 8,661 runs from 267 matches, including eight centuries and 63 fifties, and will have a major milestone in sight, becoming the first player in IPL history to breach the 9,000-run mark.

Anil Kumble, who has led RCB in the past, reflected on Virat Kohli's deep-rooted bond with the franchise, highlig...