Kevin Pietersen suggests the team Virat Kohli should join to end his IPL trophy drought

The old one In England a cricketer Kevin Pietersen he just pleaded Virat Kohlithe famous player of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)to consider moving to another franchise in pursuit of his claim Indian Premier League (IPL) the subject.

RCB IPL 2024 exit: Virat Kohli’s search for elusive title continues

Pietersen’s call comes after RCB’s defeat in Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2024 Eliminator, marking the 17th season since the league’s inception that RCB have failed to clinch the title. Despite Kohli’s exceptional performance throughout the season, which included leading the scoring charts with 741 runs, RCB once again failed to reach their highest target.

Kohli has amassed 741 runs from 15 T20s, his second best outing in the IPL after 2016 when he scored a record 973 runs but could not take RCB to the title. Kohli started well in the Eliminator but was dismissed by the RCB spinner. Yuzvendra Chahal 33 off 24 deliveries. After Kohli’s departure, RCB could only muster 172/8 in 20 overs and RR completed the chase in 19 overs and won the high-stakes battle by four wickets.

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Kevin Pietersen’s request

After RCB’s exit from IPL 2024, Pietersen encouraged Kohli to think about a change of venue in pursuit of his maiden IPL title. Pietersen drew parallels with the male footballers David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo again Lionel Messi, who left their childhood clubs to seek success elsewhere. Pietersen suggested Kohli should consider a move to Delhi Capitals (DC)citing his roots in the city.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — the stars in other sports, leave the teams to seek glory elsewhere. When he tried and tried too hard – he won the Orange Cap again and did more and the franchise failed again. I understand the nature of the team and the commercial value he brings to the team… But Virat Kohli deserves the title. He deserves to play in a team that can help him get that trophy,” Pietersen was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

“Actually I think it should be Delhi. Delhi is where Virat needs to go. Virat can travel, and stay at home most of the time, I know he has a home in Delhi. He has a small family. He can spend more time there. He is a Delhi boy. Why can’t he go back? Delhi is as ambitious as Bengaluru. I think it is time for Virat to think long and hard. Beckham left, Ronaldo left, Messi left, Harry Kane just left Spurs for Bayern Munich,” concluded the 43-year-old.

Kohli’s legacy for IPL and RCB

Kohli’s association with the RCB franchise began at the opening of the IPL in 2008, and he took over the leadership duties in 2013. Throughout his tenure, Kohli has been the epitome of honesty, having played every season of the IPL for RCB, captaining the team. 140 games. Despite his many records, including being the highest run-getter of the IPL with 8004 runs, Kohli’s quest for the elusive IPL trophy with RCB remains elusive.

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