Disappointed at IPL exit, Virat Kohli and RCB vow to come back strong

Star Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli expressed his determination to make a strong comeback in the upcoming season after a disappointing exit from IPL 2023. RCB’s journey came to an end in Match 70 of IPL 2023 when Shubman Gill’s incredible unbeaten century propelled Gujarat to a thrilling win over Titans, knocking RCB out of the tournament. Despite Kohli’s own outstanding performance of consecutive hundreds, his 101 not out was overshadowed by Gill’s 104 not out, eventually securing a playoff spot for Mumbai Indians.

Kohli, who has seven IPL hundreds to his name, urged his team to keep their spirits up despite falling short of their target. In a tweet, he acknowledged the moments experienced by the team during the season and expressed his gratitude to the loyal supporters, coaches, management and teammates. Kohli also conveyed his determination to come back stronger in the future.

A season which had moments but unfortunately we missed the target. Disappointed but we must hold our heads high. To our loyal supporters, grateful for supporting us every step of the way. pic.twitter.com/82O4WHJbbn— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 23, 2023

“A season that had moments but unfortunately we missed the target. Disappointed, but we must hold our heads high. Grateful to our loyal supporters, for supporting us every step of the way. A big thank you to the coaches, management And my teammates. We aim to come back strong,” Kohli tweeted along with the pictures.

Meanwhile, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis, who holds the Orange Cap as the leading run-scorer in IPL 2023, thanked the fans for their support and wished the remaining teams all the best for the playoffs. Du Plessis shared his praise on Instagram for a memorable two months of IPL, acknowledging that RCB’s journey had come to an end. He expressed his gratitude to everyone involved and revealed his plans to spend some quality time at home.

“What an amazing 2 months of @iplt20. Unfortunately, the tournament has come to an end for us. Thank you everyone for the support and making it so special. Best of luck to the last 4 teams. Now some home time.” du Plessis wrote on Instagram.

With the loss in their last league game, RCB ended IPL 2023 at the sixth spot with 14 points. Although disappointed with their exit, both Kohli and Du Plessis acknowledged the team’s efforts, the support they have received, and look forward to future opportunities to come back stronger.