[WATCH]: Virat Kohli And Co. Give Guard Of Honour To Smriti Mandhana-Led RCB Team After WPL 2024 Win

In a significant milestone for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 marked a historic victory for their women’s team under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana. Despite the RCB’s longstanding quest for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, their women’s team clinched the WPL trophy, showcasing their prowess in the realm of cricket.

This triumph is poised to invigorate the morale of the men’s team, evidenced by the jubilant celebrations led by stalwart Virat Kohli, who has been a fixture in the RCB lineup since the inception of the IPL in 2008. The RCB Unbox event witnessed a touching moment as Kohli and other members of the men’s team paid homage to their victorious counterparts with a heartfelt ‘Guard of Honour’, symbolizing solidarity and mutual respect within the franchise.

Watch The Video:

Guard of honour for the Girls, the WPL CHAMPIONS ❤️#RCBUnboxpic.twitter.com/CkY9mZVndS

— RCB Xtra. (@Rcb_Xtra) March 19, 2024

🏆 Guard of honour by the RCB men's team for their champion women's. Great gesture by @RCBTweets.#RCBChampions #RCBUnbox #RCB #IPL #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/iHZLy2bcYy

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) March 19, 2024

Here Are Some Twitter Reactions :

Looks like Chak De India Moment!

— Harshul (@AgarwaalHarshul) March 19, 2024

Hail the queen

— Santosh padhi (@Padhi13Padhi) March 19, 2024

https://t.co/xDFccrymvF

— ATIF KHAN 🇮🇳 (@atif_khan599) March 19, 2024

Nice gesture

— 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐮 (@vivek_kumar_18) March 19, 2024

 

Mandhana, the beacon of leadership for the triumphant women’s squad, emphasized the importance of acknowledging Kohli’s contributions to the RCB legacy, urging against diminishing his achievements in light of their recent success. Despite the stark contrast in title victories between the men’s and women’s teams, Mandhana emphasized the distinction between their respective journeys and underscored Kohli’s enduring influence as an inspirational figure in Indian cricket.

Addressing the juxtaposition of their jersey numbers, both Mandhana and Kohli, adorned with the iconic ‘No. 18’, rebuffed the notion of a comparative analysis based solely on this superficial aspect. Mandhana elucidated that while their jersey numbers hold personal significance, they do not encapsulate the essence of their cricketing styles or accomplishments.

She reiterated that Kohli’s legacy transcends mere titles, resonating deeply within the cricketing fraternity as a source of inspiration and admiration. Furthermore, Mandhana advocated for the recognition of the men’s and women’s teams as distinct entities within the RCB franchise, advocating against the propensity to draw unwarranted comparisons.

Emphasizing the merit of each team’s individual capabilities, she affirmed their collective commitment to excellence while disavowing the need for validation through comparative metrics. Mandhana’s stance encapsulates a narrative of empowerment and recognition, affirming the inherent value of each team’s contributions within the broader context of cricketing excellence.

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