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That sight was disgusting and it took me a while to forgive him even though I felt he was desperately trying to cover the hurt of losing to Pak in a final.After CT 17 defeat as a captain
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After winning IPL for RCB as a player
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So how do we describe the tale of above two emotions?
Is this a case of he was too immature back then or winning an IPL trophy first time in 18 years is more special?
It was the 2008 IPL, the first ever IPL taking place. I remember watching this RCB team, since you know Misbah was part of this team.
During one match of RCB, I remember how the Indian comentators were going gaga that look this is Kohli. The u19 winning captain. I still remember the way they were hyping him up so i was always curious if he was ever good enough.
Long story short, he never switch teams, played for RCB from day 1 and now has won them an IPL.
Very well said. His emotions were due to the effort he had put in RCB. He has given it in 2016 and still went trophy less. RCB was a meme team from 2017 to 2022 and still kept putting his effort in. He fully deserved it and emotions are understandableWinning IPL with RCB means more to him than winning with India not because he values the RCB shirt more, but because of the following reasons:
Kohli was already a Indian legend when he had lost the CT Final. Winning that tournament was not going to define his legacy in an Indian shirt.
However, when it comes to the IPL, you don't have much of a legacy as an IPL player if you haven't won the trophy, and Kohli has been carrying that burden for way too long now. He could have left numerous times to go to a more successful franchise, but he remained loyal and wanted to do with RCB.
Had he won it few years earlier, his reaction would have been different, but at this stage of his career, it hits different because he knew time was running out for him, and this was one of his last chances at glory. It is not surprising that he was overwhelmed by emotions. It was more of a relief than pure joy and excitement.
He won’t retire until 2027 WC. He need to play competitively as he has now retired in T20s and TestsI think this is the right moment to retire from IPL also.
Or go for a farewell tour next season?
I’m 100% sure he won’t drag it like Dhoni
This was similar to Messi's moment of glory with Argentina winning the football WC final
Kohli won 2 CT's, he already won it in 2013. There was no reason to be ultra sad for that 2017 loss.
This IPL has been the only white ball trophy that's been eluding him. That gorilla is off his back now.
It was not meant for literal comparisonDisagree.
FIFA world cup is far more prestigious than any cricket trophy let alone IPL trophy.
Comparing IPL to FIFA WC is like comparing French fries to a juicy beef steak.![]()
You are equating Football World Cup with Lallu Panju League?This was similar to Messi's moment of glory with Argentina winning the football WC final
Nor has he won the BPL....He's never won the PSL.![]()
A football WC win is several levels upwards of a IPL trophy win.This was similar to Messi's moment of glory with Argentina winning the football WC final
Happy for him and for RCB. What a moment. Saw ABD and Gayle sharing his happiness.