Bengaluru IPL bash: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar receives Virat Kohli, RCB at airport
The victorious Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) group obtained a hero’s welcome as they touched down in Bengaluru, a day after ending their 18-year-long look forward to the Indian Premier League crown.
Hundreds of jubilant followers thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of the newly-crowned champions, whereas Deputy Chief Minister D.Ok. Shivakumar personally obtained star gamers equivalent to Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar on the airport on Wednesday, 4 June.
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Virat Kohli was seen proudly carrying the Karnataka flag alongside D.Ok. Shivakumar as they exited the airport. Whereas the Deputy CM proceeded to the Vidhana Soudha-where the gamers are set to be felicitated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-the group headed to their lodge for a short relaxation.
RCB gamers, carrying customised ‘Champions’ T-shirts, lastly introduced the coveted IPL trophy dwelling, marking a historic second for the franchise.
Virat Kohli and his teammates had been welcomed on the group lodge with garlands and a bathe of flower petals.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which can host a particular ceremony to honour followers, started filling up as early as 4:00 PM IST, hours earlier than the scheduled occasion.
The group had departed from Ahmedabad, the venue of Tuesday’s IPL ultimate, round 10:00 AM IST and landed in Bengaluru by 2:00 PM IST. They reached their lodge at roughly 3:30 PM IST earlier than making ready for his or her assembly with the Chief Minister.
Whether or not the much-anticipated open-top bus parade will go forward stays unsure. Whereas Virat Kohli hinted at it in the course of the day, the Bengaluru site visitors police have expressed considerations over potential congestion. Nonetheless, the parade might nonetheless proceed if the Chief Minister grants particular permission, because the open-top bus stays parked close to his workplace.
The deliberate route for the parade would cowl the quick 1 km stretch from the Vidhana Soudha to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
