RCB CEO confirms Virat Kohli will play for three to four more years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Rajesh Menon, CEO of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, stated that Virat Kohli will continue playing for at least the next three to four years. Kohli had a standout IPL 2026, leading RCB with 675 runs at a strike rate of 165.84 and delivering an unbeaten 75 in the final, helping RCB defend their title. Kohli, who plans to compete in ODI cricket until at least the 2027 World Cup, missed recent ODIs but is expected to return for the England series in July. Menon emphasized Kohli’s importance to the franchise and his ongoing passion for the game.
- •Rajesh Menon confirms Kohli will stay with RCB for three to four more years.
- •Kohli scored 675 runs in IPL 2026, leading RCB's batting.
- •He played a key role in RCB's title defense with an unbeaten 75 in the final.
- •Kohli plans to play ODI cricket until the 2027 World Cup.
- •He is expected to return for the ODI series against England in July.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — 'Virat Kohli will play for at least three-four more years': RCB CEO Rajesh Menon
"Virat Kohli delivered another strong IPL season, finishing as RCB’s top run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 675 runs at a strike rate of 165.84 - his highest-ever in a single edition. In the final, he played a key unbeaten 75-run knock that helped RCB become only the third team after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to successfully defend their title.
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