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Irfan Pathan has recently talked about a moment that could forever be etched in the history of the Indian Premier League. Pathan, who himself played for six IPL franchises, recently talked about an IPL great, in Virat Kohli.

The left-arm fast bowler made a bold claim while being on air with Star Sports. The younger of the Pathan brothers lauded the Royal Challengers Bangalore, and its fans for sharing an unbreakable bond. 

RCB, who came closest to winning the elusive trophy on three occasions in the past, have failed to get their hands on the silverware. They finished second-best to Deccan Chargers, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2009, 2011, and 2016 respectively. 

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What did Irfan Pathan say about Virat Kohli winning the IPL?

Irfan Pathan stated that 2016 was the best chance for Virat Kohli and RCB to get their hands on the IPL trophy. Kohli had a stellar season that year, finishing as the highest run-getter, with 973 runs in 16 matches. Eight years later, it remains as the record for most runs scored by a batsman in a single season.

However, Pathan stated that an IPL win in 2024 for Virat Kohli and RCB would be "the biggest moment" in the history of the tournament.

Speaking on Star Sports,

2016 was a very special season for him and RCB. I thought that was the year to win. If Virat Kohli and RCB win the title, that will be the biggest moment of IPL history, not just RCB history.

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What did Irfan Pathan say about the RCB fans?

Irfan Pathan lauded the spirit of the fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Despite the team failing to win a silverware, the fans have stuck behind their team through thick and thin.

He said,

I have never seen a franchise-fan relationship like RCB and their fans. They have the most loyal fanbase in the entire world. They haven't won a single trophy. They came close a couple of times to winning that trophy.

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Mohit Khakhar is a content producer for The Sporting News India.