The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their captain, Virat Kohli, were warmly welcomed by fans in Chennai ahead of their IPL 2024 opener against CSK. The team arrived in the city on March 19, generating excitement among supporters for the upcoming clash on March 22.
Kohli’s return to the field after his paternity leave during the Test series against England adds to the anticipation surrounding RCB’s campaign. The team, now rebranded with a new name, aims to build on the energy from the women’s team’s WPL 2024 victory and secure their first IPL title this year.
Warm welcome for Champ Virat Kohli at Chennai International Airport! 😇@imVkohli • #IPL2024 • #ViratGang pic.twitter.com/weEkGMOYDk
— ViratGang.in (@ViratGangIN) March 19, 2024
The reception at the Chennai airport was electric, with fans cheering loudly as Kohli and his teammates made their way to the team bus. Kohli expressed his commitment to RCB during the Unbox event, emphasizing that he would never leave the franchise and is determined to contribute to their success.
“Being part of the group that wins the IPL for the first time is a dream of mine. I will give my best for the fans and the franchise,” Kohli stated emotionally.
He also shared his desire for RCB to achieve an IPL-WPL double in 2024, highlighting the team’s ambition for a successful season.
RCB is set to play five matches during the initial phase of IPL 2024, with fans eagerly awaiting their performances and hoping for a strong start to the tournament.
