Virat Kohli Should Leave RCB and Join Delhi Capitals: Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen has suggested Virat Kohli to leave RCB and join Delhi Capitals.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) exit from IPL 2024 has reignited discussions about Virat Kohli’s future with the franchise. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen believes Kohli deserves an IPL title and may need to leave RCB to achieve it.

Kevin Pietersen‘s comments come after another disappointing season for RCB, who despite Kohli’s heroics (leading run-scorer with 741 runs), fell short in the eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals.

Here’s what Kevin Pietersen told Star Sports:

“I have said it before and I will say it again — the greats of the game in other sports, have left teams to go and seek glory somewhere else. When he has tried and tried so hard — won the Orange Cap yet again and done so much yet again and the franchise fails again. I understand the brand of the team and the commercial value he brings to the team. But Virat Kohli deserves a trophy. He deserves to play in a team that could help him to get that trophy.”

“I actually think it should be Delhi. Delhi Capitals is the place where Virat needs to go. Virat can go away, and stay at home most of the time, I know he has a home in Delhi. He has a young family. He can spend more time there. He is a Delhi boy. Why can’t he go back? Delhi are as desperate as Bengaluru.”

Kohli’s loyalty to Royal Challengers Bengaluru is well-known, but the lack of silverware might tempt him to seek greener pastures. Pietersen compared the situation to football stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane, who left their long-term clubs to pursue trophies.

“I think it’s about time Virat thought long and hard. Beckham left, Ronaldo left, Messi left, Harry Kane just left Spurs and went to Bayern Munich,” he added.

All in all, the decision rests with Virat Kohli. Does he prioritize loyalty and emotional connection, or does he prioritize adding an IPL trophy to his illustrious career? The upcoming auction season will be keenly watched, with many fans eager to see if Kohli decides to write a new chapter in his IPL journey.