Delhi: The final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 became a memorable moment in the history of Indian cricket, when Virat Kohli fell on his knees and showed his feelings with tears. After a long wait of 18 years, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the Indian Premier League title for the first time, and this moment touched the hearts of not only Kohli but also every cricket lover.

In this exciting final played on Tuesday, RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs, and Kohli’s dream finally came true. Their emotional on the field shows that this title is not just a trophy, but the result of years of hard work, struggle and dedication.

In such a situation, Punjab Kings head coach and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting reacted at this emotional moment of Kohli. He said, “You could see in Virat’s eyes what he is feeling. He was shedding tears in the last over. This is the real importance of this title, not only for the players, but for every person associated with this game.”

He added, “Chennai and Mumbai have won this trophy many times, but it is very difficult to win this tournament. It is one of the most challenging tournaments in the world.”

After winning the title, Virat Kohli, where this moment was described as a wonderful moment of his career, it also made it clear that Test cricket is still closest to his heart.

After winning the IPL title for the first time, Kohli said, “This moment is one of the most spectacular moments of my career, but it is still below Test cricket.”

Kohli gave a message to the young players and said, “I want to tell the youth to respect Test cricket; If you do well in it, people all over the world will look into your eyes and say, ‘Well, you played the game correctly. If you want to earn respect in the world, then adopt Test cricket, make it heart and know.”

On Kohli’s statement, Ricky Ponting agreed and said, “I also consider Test cricket at the top like Kohli. Whether I do coaching or commentary, my first love will always be Test cricket.”

The former right -handed batsman said, “Kohli’s Test career has been fantastic, and his performance with white ball is still excellent. I understand his spirit completely.”