With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 heating up, Virat Kohli reflected on how the league aids in developing players as better T20 cricketers. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s next match, Kohli highlighted the importance of experience accrued from high-pressured encounters during the league.
The 18th edition of the IPL has already showcased some thrilling cricket, with Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore securing three wins from four matches. Kohli’s leadership and performance have been pivotal in RCB’s impressive start, helping the team maintain a strong position in the league.
Kohli, who is considered one of the best T20 players, attributes the IPL for providing individualized opportunities to hone skills and strategies specific to the quick-fire format. He noted that playing against international talent and high competition speeds up growth as a cricketer. The league, in his view, also provides players with a platform to try out new moves and hone their game.
As RCB prepares for the upcoming series of matches, Kohli’s words ring true for most cricketers, pointing out the IPL as not only a tournament but a platform where young minds are trained to hone and develop themselves in the T20 format.
