SRK Starts Chanting 'Kohli, Kohli' At IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony, RCB Star's Reaction Says It All

Virat Kohli was at the centre of IPL opening ceremony. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli was felicitated with 'IPL 18' momento by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny during the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League on Saturday. Virat has been with RCB since the inception of the cash-rich league and captained the franchise from 2011 to 2023. He is the highest run-scorer in the tournament's history, with a whopping 8,004 runs in 252 matches, eight centuries and 55 half-centuries.

His dazzling run in the 2016 season, during which he garnered 973 runs with four centuries, stunning statistics have not been enough for the IPL's most accomplished batter to lift the trophy, highlighting the cruelty of team sport. Notably, the inaugural match of the IPL 2025 marks the 400th appearance in the T20 format.

Before the felicitation, Virat flexed his dance moves and grooved with Shah Rukh Khan on 'King Khan's chart-buster song 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan'.

Shah Rukh Khan, with his lively voice, had invited the stalwart on the stage and said, "The King of 22 yards and a billion hearts. Let's hear the loudest for one and only, the goat, Virat Kohli." He started chanting 'Kohli, Kohli' and the star cricketer looked almost embarrassed.

SRK introducing kohli:-
The king of 22 Yards and of billion hearts, let's hear it the loudest for the GOAT Virat Kohli.#ipl2025 #KKRvRCB pic.twitter.com/kGODKVhkbM

Kolkata Knight Riders' explosive batter Rinku Singh danced with Shah Rukh on the famous hit 'Lutt Putt Gaya'. After Virat received the award, RCB and KKR skippers were invited to the stage.

"It's been an amazing feeling to lead RCB; I love this ground and especially the fans.