MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Virat Kohli of India batting during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand at Old Trafford on June 27, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bangalore In IPL 2022: Virat Kohli Is Looking Forward To Playing As Pure Batter
Virat Kohli understands the pressures that come with heading a high-profile franchise; having captained Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the past nine editions. The maverick batter, on the other hand; has stepped down as captain and is now focused on giving his all in the tournament’s 15th edition. Kohli will try to repeat his performance from the 2016 edition; when he hit around 1,000 runs after relinquishing the captaincy. The right-handed batter will try to lead his team to victory this season; and he hopes to inspire the young players as well.
Kohli joined the RCB squad in Mumbai on Monday, and after completing his fundamental isolate period; he will start preparing in arrangement for the 15th version of the profitable tournament. “Wow. It’s difficult to accept the IPL has advanced this distant in 15 a long time. I have more vitality presently that I am free of a part of commitments and obligations. Life is going well for us; we presently have a child and a family. It’s approximately seeing my child develop up whereas doing what I appreciate, which is playing cricket. My center is presently so clear and correct on what I need to achieve; “In a video broadcast on the RCB’s official YouTube page, Kohli commented.
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The Royal Challengers Bangalore have already named a new captain; and former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will lead the team this season. In the IPL mega auction, the franchise purchased the former Proteas skipper for Rs 7 crore.
“I am fully ready,” Kohli responded when asked about Faf. As soon as RCB selected him, I messaged him. I gave him a heads-up on what was to follow. The plan for getting Faf in the auction was crystal clear to me. In the dressing room, we wanted a leader who commands a lot of respect. He has been a Test captain, and his resume already boasts a long list of achievements.
I’m definitely looking forward to him leading RCB this year; we get along great.”
The IPL 2022 season will begin on March 26, and RCB will face the Punjab Kings; headed by Mayank Agarwal, in their opening match on March 27.
Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel, Faf du Plessis, Wanindu Hasaranga; Dinesh Karthik, Josh Hazlewood, Shahbaz Ahamad, Anuj Rawat, Akash Deep, Mahipal Lomror; Finn Allen, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Behrendorff, Suyash Prabhudessai, Chama Milind, Aneesh