In the ‘Virat Kohli’ post, RCB asked fans what could be in store on Diwali this year, which coincides with the deadline date for IPL retention announcement.
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on Wednesday, added fuel to the speculations around Virat Kohli’s return to captaincy for the 2025 season of the tournament with the cryptic tweet. The post displayed Kohli’s two of his iconic performances which came in the last two Diwalis, as they asked fans what could be in store on the day of festival, which also coincides with the deadline date for IPL retention announcement.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, RCB posted an image comprising his stunning knock of an unbeaten 82 against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the 2022 T20 World Cup. It also mentioned the match against the Netherlands in the 2023 ODI World Cup where the former India captain had picked up a wicket dismissing captain Scott Edwards.
The franchise then asked fans what they expect for the 35-year-old in Diwali this year. This left many wondering of RCB did drop a hint on Kohli’s return to captaincy for the 2025 edition of the IPL amid growing rumours on the possibility. On the contrary, it could also be about Kohli’s performance against New Zealand in the third and final Test match, slated to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting Friday.
