For a long time, anger has been the emotion most associated with Virat Kohli. When Royal Challengers Bengaluru eventually ended their 18-year wait with their first IPL title, everyone anticipated Kohli's signature wild celebrations, fist pumps, chest-thumping, lively high-fives, and euphoric roars. However, the man was overcome by the occasion since he had devoted his whole career to one franchise and since his "heart and soul belong to Bengaluru" — he covered his face in his hands, his eyes streaming with tears.

Kohli's face betrayed a hint of impatience as he fielded close to the boundary ropes, with each ball and the changing dynamics only increasing the tension. He could hardly restrain himself. The emotional load was unimaginable, as he had been anticipating this occasion for his whole career, with three previous near misses, one of which was as captain.

Even his usual tricks for whipping up the audience were absent. This was an emotional Kohli, on the verge of crying, as he waved to his former RCB colleague AB de Villiers, who was waiting close to the ropes, ready to celebrate, to indicate that he simply wanted it all to be over.

"The fact that he was in the boundary line for the last two overs was what made it special. I also told him that I was leaving because it was too much to handle. After that, they needed five sixes when Hazlewood's second delivery wasn't a six. I was no longer there. Furthermore, I am aware of how I have managed to keep the tears at bay for the previous three pitches of that inning. However, they are aware of how it feels, he said to Star Sports in front of De Villiers and Chris Gayle, another past RCB player.

"This feels ten times more special."

Despite being at the top of one of the most "explosive" lineups with de Villiers and Chris Gayle, Kohli also thought about the protracted fight to win the championship. Because his old teammates were present to see Tuesday's victory over the Punjab Kings, the 36-year-old said it felt much more significant.

The reason it's so unique to share it with these two is that I spent my best years with them. We really wanted to win this," he stated. "We felt we were close a few times — we had such a strong team, that explosiveness — but we never crossed the line." We all felt that pain because we dedicated our prime years to this business. We truly wanted to win this for RCB.

"And I assure you, having these two by my side makes this feel ten times as special." In truth, it belongs to them just as much as it does to me."

De Villiers and Gayle continue to be well-liked in Bangalore, and Kohli lauded the trio's connection with RCB supporters.

“You can see how much people adore them when they arrive in Bangalore. Since they are aware of and value the sacrifices they have made for this club, the audience goes completely wild. “They deserve it just as much as I do,” Kohli stated. “I know people are emotional and might get carried away, but these two gave it everything. It belongs to them as much as it belongs to me.

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