Ever wondered where Virat Kohli will be headed if he decides to leave Royal Challengers Bangalore for a different Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise? Wel, a fan on social media came up with a suggestion.
Virat Kohli's photograph was edited in such a way that he was seen sporting Rajasthan Royals' pink shirt. The fan took to social media to share the photo to which the Royals have responded.
Rajasthan Royals said they are ready to sign Virat Kohli but on one condition -- only if Mr. Nags comes along. For the uninitiated, Mr. Nags, a.k.a Danish Sait, is a popular sports presenter and actor who is associated with RCB. From doing promotional videos to interviewing RCB stars in rib-tickling episodes, Mr. Nags is quite a popular figure in the Indian cricket fraternity.
"Only if Mr. Nags comes along too," Royals replied to the fan-made photo of Kohli in their pink shirt.
Only if @NagsMr comes along too. https://t.co/ywmIgoaoGe pic.twitter.com/gLd9PnU3LG
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 9, 2020
Nonetheless, Virat Kohli doesn't seem to have any thoughts about leaving RCB. The India captain took to social media on Sunday to post an emotional video, titled 'Loyalty above everything', recapping his journey with the Bengaluru-based franchise.
RCB are yet to win an IPL title but captain Kohli said earlier this year that he would never leave the franchise.
"It has been such an amazing journey. It is always going to be our dream, winning the IPL together. There is no scenario where I could think of leaving the team ever," Kohli had said.
Loyalty above everything. Can't wait for what's to come. pic.twitter.com/TXm5k2xYzV
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 9, 2020
"You can feel emotional about the season not going well, but till the time I am playing IPL, I am never leaving this team. The fans, their loyalty has been amazing."
IPL 2020 is all set to be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10. IPL Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed on Monday that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has got the necessary written approvals from the Indian government to shift the IPL out of the country.
IPL 2020 was initially suspended due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, after the postponement of T20 World Cup, which was scheduled to be held in October-November in Australia, the BCCI managed to find a window to host the IPL.