‘Stars have answered his faith’: Anand Mahindra dedicates heartfelt post to Virat Kohli as RCB lifts IPL trophy after 18 years

In the high-voltage match on Tuesday, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, defeated PBKS by six runs.

New Delhi | June 4, 2025 10:04 AM IST

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RCB defeated PBKS by six runs in the IPL 2025 final match held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (Image source: @pubity/X)

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is winning plaudits as his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), lifted its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the high-voltage match on Tuesday, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, defeated PBKS by six runs. As cricket enthusiasts continue to celebrate RCB’s victory, Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra Group, paid a heartfelt tribute to Kohli.

Sharing an emotional picture of the cricketer, Mahindra wrote, “’Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.’ – Tagore. For 18 years, Virat Kohli gave his heart to a team that had never touched the trophy. Waiting for the light of that dawn. And now, at last, the stars have answered his faith. Loyalty like this doesn’t just win titles — it carves legacies.”

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With close to five lakh views, many users resonated with Mahindra’s post and expressed their agreement in the comments. “And in the end, he humbly credited his win to his team, to the city of Bangalore, and to his fans. THAT is our national hero, the King we all deserve. Virat Kohli deserves this trophy through and through,” a user wrote. “This Man is now the MOST COMPLETE cricketer on this planet. He now has all the Trophy in his cabinet,” another user commented.

“Beautifully said sir! Virat Kohli dedication and loyalty truly made this victory legendary. Proud moment for all fans!” a third user reacted.

Speaking to Star Sports broadcasters, Kohli shared that Anushka Sharma, who grew up in Bangalore, has been a devoted RCB supporter since 2014.

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“So it’s been 11 years for her as well, you know. Relentlessly coming to games, watching tough games, watching us just miss out. What your life partner does for you to be able to play, and the sacrifices, and the commitment, and just backing you through thick and thin, is something you can’t explain in words. Only when you play professionally, you understand the amount of things that go on behind the scenes, and what they go through as well,” Kohli said after the match.

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