Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title recently, as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final, ending an 18-year wait for their first trophy. It was also the crowning moment for Virat Kohli, who had been with the franchise right from the beginning. In the final, Kohli had played a patient 35-ball 43, before getting out in the 15th over. Now, RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik has been playfully given some stick for being responsible for Kohli's dismissal.
Karthik had applauded Kohli's hunger after that match.
"There is a loss for words. Purely the hunger that he has. It's one thing to play in the IPL for 18 years, But it's a different thing to be consistent for that long. This tells you a lot about the man. And he's very determined," Karthik said, speaking about Kohli.