India, June 5 -- Ricky Ponting, head coach of Punjab Kings and one of the most respected voices in world cricket, offered a moving perspective on Virat Kohli's emotional reaction following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's long-awaited IPL title win. The legendary Australian said Kohli's tears were a testament to the emotional and personal toll of chasing the elusive trophy for 18 seasons, and how much it means to players.

Kohli, overwhelmed by emotion as RCB sealed a six-run win over Punjab Kings in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, dropped to his knees in tears. The image captured the end of a wait that spanned the entire history of the IPL; Kohli is the only player to have represented only one franchise since the first se...