Virat Kohli, the name that rises above the echelons of modern cricket. Reports suggest that Virat Kohli may not be continuing his IPL career after retired cricketer MS Dhoni's one-off case. Kohli has already retreated from Tests and T20Is, and his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup is still up in the air, according to BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. These speculations regarding his international future have led to a new report, which gives an insight into the possibility of the legendary batter's early exit from the Indian Premier League.
Virat Kohli refuses RCB brand deal renewal, hinting at IPL exit
Virat Kohli still holds the position of the most powerful cricket imagery in India, not only because of his exceptional cricket but also because of his huge commercial pull. He has represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) through his performance and in the market with major endorsements linked to the team.
But, Kohli has allegedly made it clear that he does not want to renew a brand partnership connected with RCB, which has been reported by RevSportz. The experienced batsman has encouraged the team to find another face, a decision that implies his potential withdrawal from the tournament.
Once Faf du Plessis was made available for the mega auction, RCB lost no time in talking to Kohli about the possibility of the latter taking over captaincy duties for IPL 2025. But he not only declined the offer but also put forward Rajat Patidar as a good choice for the captaincy. The advice turned out to be bang-on as Patidar led RCB to their first IPL title in 18 years.
Kohli's refusal to be part of the leadership circle and pitching for a long-term alternative suggest that he may be done playing in the IPL. With a glittery 18-year IPL career, Kohli has amassed 8,661 runs in 267 matches and has been the RCB captain for 143 games, both statistics that not only show but also emphasise his gigantic influence in the team throughout the years.
