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RCB Retains Virat Kohli, Fans Divided Over Chikara's Exclusion
15 Nov
Summary
- RCB, 2025 IPL champions, keep their core players
- Virat Kohli retained, but Chikara left out of the squad
- Fans react with mix of disappointment, relief, and memes
In the lead-up to the upcoming IPL season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the winners of their maiden IPL title in 2025, have announced their retained players. The team has kept its core intact, including the iconic Virat Kohli, who has been a mainstay for the franchise.
One notable inclusion in the retained squad is Chikara, a figure who has been a constant presence around Kohli in interviews, videos, and team events. However, the decision to leave Chikara out of the squad has drawn immediate attention from the team's supporters.
Reactions have flooded X (formerly known as Twitter), with fans expressing a range of emotions. Some have expressed disappointment at Chikara's exclusion, while others have expressed relief. The social media platform has been inundated with memes, reflecting the diverse opinions of the RCB faithful.
The retained players for RCB include Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, and Suyash Sharma. The team has a remaining purse of Rs. 16.40 crore to further strengthen their squad.
