India, June 4 -- Aggression has long been the emotion most synonymous with Virat Kohli. The wild celebrations, fist pumps, chest-thumping, energetic high-fives, and euphoric roars - these are all trademarks of Kohli, and all were expected when Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their 18-year wait with a maiden IPL title. But for the man who gave his entire career to one franchise, whose "heart and soul belong to Bengaluru", the moment overwhelmed him - he buried his face in his palms, eyes filled with tears.

There was a hint of impatience on Kohli's face as he fielded near the boundary ropes, with each ball and the shifting equation only adding to the intensity. He could barely contain himself. Having waited his whole career for t...