How Virat Kohli's mindset has changed after Akaay's birth? RCB Director of Cricket reveals

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Team Director Mo Bobat is excited for Virat Kohli’s return to the field in IPL 2024. Bobat also added Virat Kohli is fresh with energy after taking a break from cricket.

Virat Kohli took a break from the field during the recent India vs England Test series. Kohli pulled out of the series due to personal reasons. He last played in January 2024 during the T20I series against Afghanistan. Hence, Virat Kohli has had a two-month break.

The RCB legend recently returned to the field. He joined the RCB camp and also participated in net practice. Kohli gave a wonderful batting show last season and will gear up a similar show this year.

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Virat Kohli is fresh with energy: RCB Director Mo Bobat

While speaking in the pre-match press conference, RCB Director Mo Bobat hailed Virat Kohli. He said Kohli is in a great frame of mind after spending family time and the recent break. He also noted Kohli has been hitting the ball brilliantly in the nets.

“We all know he is an absolute champion cricketer. He is coming in fresh, which is what we are excited about. Good little bit of a time off from cricket; he is in a great frame of mind. He has had a good family time and is fresh with energy. He is looking forward to getting involved. He has been practicing for the last few days and has been hitting the ball brilliantly,” the RCB Director was quoted by PTI as saying.

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I don’t believe RCB has an inexperienced bowling attack: Mo Bobat

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was highly criticized for going ahead with inexperienced bowlers in their squad for IPL 2024. Many experts criticized the franchise for overlooking international bowlers in the auction. However, Mo Bobat doesn’t feel RCB has an inexperienced bowling attack.

“I don’t believe we have an inexperienced attack. Our overseas bowlers have a lot of international and IPL experience. The Indian quicks also have decent IPL experience, while in the spin department, we have a lot of potential in Himanshu Sharma and Mayank Dagar. Also, Karn Sharma has a lot of experience. We are very happy with our squad and what we have. We did a lot of work during the auction,” Bobat concluded.

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RCB takes on CSK in IPL 2024 opener

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore is all set to commence their journey in IPL 2024 with the opening clash against Chennai Super Kings. CSK vs RCB encounter takes place on Friday, March 22 at Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli gave a stunning batting show last season. With 639 runs in 14 games averaging 53+, Kohli was the 4th highest run-getter in the season. The right-handed batter also smacked 2 centuries and 6 half-centuries in the season. He held a strike rate of 139+.