Virat Kohli returned to his ‘second home’ M Chinnaswamy Stadium for the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka. The followers within the stadium gave Kohli a rousing reception to the previous captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore. The 33-year-old has been related to RCB for the reason that inception of the event and led them to the ultimate in IPL 2016, nonetheless, he stepped down from captaincy after final season, however the followers nonetheless have a particular place in coronary heart for the batting maestro.
Kohli obtained love from his followers when he got here out to bat on Day 1 they usually saved chanting his identify when he was on the crease. While the Bengaluru crowd remembered one other RCB stalwart when Kohli was on area throughout Sri Lanka’s innings. The followers began chanting AB de Villiers identify who retired from IPL forward of the continued season. Kohli, who was fielding at slips, responded to followers by imitating De Villier’s iconic swap shot.
Kohli and De Villiers share nice camaraderie each on and off the sphere. The duo has been usually seen praising one another on a number of public platforms.
Meanwhile, former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been named the following RCB captain, who will lead the facet within the upcoming version of the IPL, ranging from March 26 in Mumbai. Du Plessis changed Kohli who stepped down from the publish final 12 months, citing workload administration. His announcement got here simply days after he had stated that he could be stepping down as India’s T20I captain forward of the T20 World Cup.
“Few updates for you guys. Our season is going to start pretty soon something which I am excited for. As I said, renewed energy, really looking forward to this season. But the more important news, Faf is going to be our new captain. And I couldn’t be more happier to pass on the baton to a good friend, whom I’ve known very well over the years. We have been in touch for many years now and he is one of the few guys whom I’ve got to know outside of cricket.” Kohli stated on Du Plessis’ appointment by a video message.
Under Du Plessis’ management, RCB will start their marketing campaign at IPL 2022 in opposition to Punjab Kings on March 27 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
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