Virat Kohli To Retire From IPL 2026? ‘He Had Refused A Commercial Contract But…..Aakash Chopra clarifies Virat Kohli’s RCB contract status, assuring fans the IPL legend isn’t leaving Royal Challengers Bengaluru after IPL 2025 victory.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that although reports are suggesting that Virat Kohli has refused to renew a contract with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, it is a commercial one and the reported denial doesn’t suggest that the ace Indian batter is either quitting IPL or leaving for another franchise.The news has reignited speculation about Kohli’s future in the Indian Premier League. However, speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra addressed the reports and reassured fans that Kohli has no plans to part ways with RCB.
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“He has reportedly refused a commercial contract, but what does that mean? He will definitely play for RCB. If he is playing, he is definitely going to turn out for the same franchise,” Chopra said.Virat Kohli To Retire From IPL 2026? ‘He Had Refused A Commercial Contract But…
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Mumbai, Oct 13, 2025: Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has retired from T20 and Test cricket, but he still plays in ODIs and the IPL. The three-match ODI series between India and Australia will start on October 19, and Kohli will play in this series.
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According to RevSportz journalistHome Rohit Juglan, Virat Kohli was about to sign an extension for a business contract related to RCB’s brand operations, but he has decided not to sign it. No official statement has been given yet by Virat Kohli or RCB, but this news has shocked fans.
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Rohit Juglan said, “Before the last mega auction, I thought Virat Kohli would need to update his contract with a brand before IPL 2026. But now the news is that he has not updated his contract, and there is speculation that Virat wants the RCB franchise to plan ahead without using his image.”
Likely to Stay with RCB, Says Chopra
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Addressing this on his YouTube channel, Chopra said, “He has reportedly refused a commercial contract, but what does that mean? He will definitely play for RCB. If he is playing, he will play for the same franchise.”
“He has just won the trophy. Why would he leave the franchise? He isn’t going anywhere. Refusing a contract is only speculation. He might have a dual contract,” Chopra added.
“A commercial contract is separate from the playing contract. He has reportedly refused to sign a commercial contract. There are also reports that RCB might be up for sale,” Chopra said.
After a mega auction, a player’s contract with an IPL team lasts one year, but the franchise can retain them for the next year through negotiations.
Virat Kohli surprised everyone by retiring from Test cricket midway through IPL 2025. Many believed he could play Test cricket for another 3–4 years. Now, there is speculation about his ODI retirement as well. According to reports, it seems Kohli is also thinking about withdrawing from the IPL.Virat Kohli To Retire From IPL 2026? ‘He Had Refused A Commercial Contract But…
Virat Kohli To Retire From IPL? ‘He Had Refused A Commercial Contract But…’
Aakash Chopra clarifies Virat Kohli’s RCB contract status, assuring fans the IPL legend isn’t leaving Royal Challengers Bengaluru after IPL 2025 victory.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that although reports are suggesting that Virat Kohli has refused to renew a contract with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, it is a commercial one and the reported denial doesn’t suggest that the ace Indian batter is either quitting IPL or leaving for another franchise.
Several reports on Sunday, October 12, cited RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan, who claimed that kholi hasn’t renewed his commercial contract with Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026.
Jo reports bol rahe hain
- Kuch sources keh rahe hain ki Kohli ne RCB ke saath ek commercial contract (branding/endorsement wala deal) renew nahin kiya hai ahead of IPL 2026 .
- Wo reportedly team management se keh chuke hain ki “unhe franchise ko aage chal kar unki face use nahin karna chaiye” — jisse fans ne retirement ki baat jod di.
- Kuch media analyses kehte hain ki contract refusal ka reason RCB ki ownership uncertainty bhi ho sakti hai
Jo log keh rahe hain — skepticism & counterpoints
- Former cricketer / commentator Aakash Chopra ne kaha hai ki commercial contract ka refusal playing contract se alag hai, aur uska matlab yeh nahi ki Kohli IPL se retire ho raha hai.
- IndiaForums waale article mein likha gaya hai: “He has reportedly refused a commercial contract, but that doesn’t mean anything. He’ll definitely play for RCB.”
- Moneycontrol article bhi keh raha hai ki commercial contract refusal “side contract” ho sakta hai, aur ownership changes ke chalte unhone uss deal ko rok diya ho.
✅ Mera take (abhi ke liye)
Mujhe lagta hai ki abhi tak jo evidence hai, wo stronger hai speculation ka side mein, decision ka nahin. Yani, Kohli ne branding/marketing waala contract renew nahin kiya ho, lekin uska matlab yeh nahin ki unhone IPL ya RCB chhodne ka
decision le lia hai.