RCB CEO confirms Virat Kohli will continue IPL career for multiple seasons

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) CEO Rajesh Menon has dismissed speculation regarding Virat Kohli’s retirement, stating the former captain maintains the physical conditioning and form to compete in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for several more seasons. The confirmation follows recent discussions regarding the aging profiles of senior Indian players in the T20 format. Fitness and competitive longevity Menon highlighted Kohli’s rigorous fitness regime as a primary factor in his projected career length. Despite stepping down from the franchise captaincy in 2021 and retiring from International T20s following India’s 2024 World Cup victory, Kohli remains the central pillar of the RCB batting lineup. The CEO noted that Kohli’s passion for the game and his physical data suggest he is not nearing the end of his professional domestic career. The 35-year-old batsman has been with the Bengaluru-based franchise since the inaugural season in 2008, making him the only player in IPL history to represent a single team for 17 consecutive years. His recent performance metrics support Menon’s assessment; Kohli secured the Orange Cap in the 2024 IPL season, finishing as the tournament's highest…