Shreyanka Patil reflects on RCB's WPL title Win: 'defending champions reality hasn't sunk in yet'

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): In an interview on December 18, Shreyanka Patil, a star player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) women's team, shared her thoughts on being part of the defending champions of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. While RCB's title win last year brought the team great pride, Shreyanka admitted that the reality of being the defending champion has yet to fully sink in for her. She is still processing the moment and anticipates that it will truly hit home once the new season begins. Shreyanka also reflected on the life-changing impact the team's victory had on her. After RCB's title win, the reception she received upon returning home to Karnataka was overwhelming. Thousands of fans celebrated the triumph, with around 100 people gathering outside her house to cheer. She expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support, noting how the love from fans brings out the best in her  and how much she treasures the moments of connection with them. RCB won their maiden WPL title by defeating Delhi Capitals in a thrilling final and now as they look forward to defending their title in the 2025 season, Shreyanka is excited about representing RCB and continuing the team's legacy.