The cricket world went into a minor frenzy after reports surfaced that Virat Kohli had declined to renew a commercial deal linked to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The news, first reported by RevSportz, instantly triggered speculation about whether the star batter was preparing to bid goodbye to the IPL. Fans began to wonder, after his Test retirement earlier this year and months away from the field, was Kohli ready to move on from the league that has defined so much of his T20 legacy?

However, former India opener Aakash Chopra quickly stepped in to calm the chatter. On his YouTube channel, Chopra questioned the link between a commercial decision and Kohli’s playing future. “He has reportedly refused a commercial contract, but that doesn’t mean anything. He’ll definitely play for RC

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