India, June 1 -- In their first 16 years in the Indian Premier League, there was no success for Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was made captain in 2013 and was at the helm for nine years. These were his peak years in cricket. He also captained India across formats. But sadly, there was no trophy in his cabinet from that time.

However, since he relinquished or was removed from various captaincies, he has won four trophies. Two with India -- 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy -- and two with RCB. Last season, RCB, under Rajat Patidar, won the league for the first time ever. And on Sunday night at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, they successfully defended their title and became the third team after Chennai Supe...