This moment is right up there with the best moments in my career – Virat Kohli on winning the IPL with RCB

It was a very special moment for Virat Kohli as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the title for the first time in 18 years of IPL’s history. Through the thick and thins, Virat kept on delivering, through the wax and wanes, he was the beacon of hope and finally when the skies lit up for Bengaluru, he was there to take in all the raw emotions.

Talking in a post-match interview, Virat Kohli opened up on the raw emotions that went on in his head over the span of the last 18 years. He expressed his gratitude in the best possible manner and at the same time, highlighted what Test cricket meant to him.

Shedding light on the future, Virat said, “I have an opportunity to play this game for not many years. There's an end-date to us. Want to give everything I have before that. Thankful to God for giving it in my lap finally. You find different ways to help the team. This management and group is outstanding to be honest.”

Adding further, Virat stated, “A lot of people questioned us after the auction, but by Day 2 we were happy with what we had. There's a lot that's been spoken about me already, this win is for Bangalore.”

He concluded by talking about the best moments of his career, adding, “This moment is right up there with the best moments in my career. But it still ranks five levels below Test cricket. If you want to earn respect, take up Test cricket.”