Having played a key role in RCB's rise over the past two seasons, Krunal admitted that each championship occupies a special place in his career and that comparing them is nearly impossible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEvery IPL trophy is special. There\u2019s no doubt about it. It\u2019s like having kids, right? You can\u2019t pick. Similar with IPL trophies because everything is so hard-earned,\u201d Krunal said after the win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The experienced all-rounder reflected on his personal achievement after lifting the IPL trophy for the fifth time in 11 seasons, as he said, \u201cI\u2019m so glad and grateful that in 11 years, to have five trophies, it\u2019s pretty special for me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While players received much of the attention during RCB's title-winning run, Krunal was quick to acknowledge the work done behind the scenes. He credited the franchise's management and coaching staff for assembling a squad capable of winning consecutive championships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI mean, obviously, a lot of credit goes to the support staff, right? Mo Bobat, Andy Flower, Dinesh Karthik, Malolan, Omi (Omkar Salvi). I mean, the way they prepared before the auction also last year and the way they set the team, right? The balance of it,\u201d Krunal stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to Krunal, Bengaluru's success was built long before the first ball of the season was bowled.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, again, I mean, sometimes half of the battle is won in the auction. I guess they did a pretty good job. And then eventually, it was on us to go out and deliver. And yeah, I mean, glad that we were able to, you know, have a hold on the trophy back-to-back,\u201d the all-rounder added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the 35-year-old, however, the achievement extends beyond the dressing room. Krunal said the back-to-back triumphs carry special significance for a fanbase that waited 18 seasons to witness the franchise's first title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYeah, definitely. Again, all those 18 years of waiting and then winning two back-to-back trophies. This is for the RCB fans. Wherever we have gone, they have supported us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the 35-year-old, however, the achievement extends beyond the dressing room. Krunal said the back-to-back triumphs carry special significance for a fanbase that waited 18 seasons to witness the franchise's first title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd obviously for Virat, it\u2019s been pretty special. Right after 18 and 19 seasons, having two back-to-back trophies. So yeah, it\u2019s amazing,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n