“I’ve Been Here for 18 Years, and I Absolutely Love It” – Virat Kohli Fires Up the RCB Faithful
📍 A packed Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed a thrilling spectacle as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) unveiled their 2025 squad in a star-studded fan event.
🔹 RCB Unbox: A Festival of Cricket and Entertainment
It may have been a Monday, but that didn’t stop the RCB 12th Man Army from painting Bengaluru red and gold as they gathered in massive numbers outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for the highly anticipated RCB Unbox 2025.
With fans braving the scorching sun, the event provided a perfect blend of cricket, entertainment, and fan engagement. It featured an open training session, thrilling challenges, a squad unveiling, and high-energy musical performances.
🔹 Kohli Lights Up Chinnaswamy, RCB’s New Skipper Steps Up
The day kicked off with RCB’s open training session, where Virat Kohli—the highest run-scorer in IPL history—put on a masterclass, launching massive sixes into the stands. His blistering strokes sent waves of excitement through the packed stadium.
🎤 Kohli, speaking to the crowd, said:
“It feels amazing to be back in this amazing city, with amazing fans. The excitement and happiness are high as always. I’ve been here for 18 years, and I absolutely love it. We have an amazing squad this time, and I’m personally very excited for the season ahead.”
Meanwhile, newly-appointed RCB captain Rajat Patidar received his captain’s plaque from Kohli in front of a roaring crowd. The young leader expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from the fans.
🗣️ Patidar addressed the crowd, saying:
“RCB is one of the biggest franchises in the world, and I have the best people around me. Thank you to the fans for showing so much love and accepting me in this role. I promise we will give our everything.”
🔹 Power-Packed Moments from the Unbox Event
🔥 Cricketing fireworks:
- Nuwan Thushara’s toe-crushing yorker uprooted the stumps.
- Romario Shepherd flexed his muscles, smashing two huge sixes out of the stadium.
🎵 Music & Entertainment:
- Rapper Hanumankind got the crowd jumping with his electrifying performance.
- Australian DJ Timmy Trumpet closed the event with foot-thumping beats that had fans dancing their way home.
🏆 Squad Unveiling:
The RCB 2025 squad was officially introduced, with thunderous applause for Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar.
🔹 RCB’s IPL 2025 Campaign Begins!
With momentum at an all-time high, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will kick off their IPL 2025 journey against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 22 at Eden Gardens.
👀 Will this be the year RCB finally lifts the IPL trophy? The 12th Man Army certainly believes so!