MI vs RCB in IPL 2021 – Virat Kohli’s speech for RCB team: After a week-long quarantine, Virat Kohli joined RCB’s training session on Wednesday. The energetic and motivated skipper delivered a riveting speech to all players ahead of MI vs RCB on April 9. In his inspirational speech, he stressed the importance of working hard in the training session and utilising the time in the best possible manner. He said that the team management backs the entire RCB squad, including the newcomers to do well in IPL 2021.
MI vs RCB in IPL 2021 – Virat Kohli’s speech to RCB PLAYERS: RCB is aiming for their first silverware. They purchased key players such as Glenn Maxwell (Rs 14.25 crore), Kyle Jamieson (Rs 15 crore) in the IPL auction earlier this year. Others in the list include Dan Christian, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Suyash Prabhudesai and KS Bharat. In a video shared by the RCB, Virat Kohli can be using motivational words to encourage his players as the team eyes their maiden IPL title this year.
“To all the new guys who have joined RCB, welcome to this amazing group of guys. As you know from the guys that have played here in the past, the atmosphere, the energy throughout the season will be amazing. The only thing I expect from the guys is to make the most of the time spent of the field. Whether it’s practice sessions, needless to mention, I expect guys to show intensity. That’s the way we have always played and that won’t change,” Kohli said.
“Last year was a great step in the right direction for us and I feel like our squad is even stronger this year. I expect good things to happen again,” he added.
MI vs RCB in IPL 2021: Watch as Virat Kohli delivers ‘chak de’ kind motivational speech to his team before MI clash
He also said that players will get full support form the team management.
“I am backing you, the management is backing you. Players who have been selected, we believe they are going to contribute to the culture that RCB has, and to the plans that we’re going to execute on the field. If we all believe together, we can do some really specials things this season. All of us should look forward to it, I certainly look forward to it. So let’s get off to a good start boys,” RCB skipper said.
Despite failing to qualify in the finals, Virat Kohli spoke about the positives from the last season and the importance of making most of the moment.
“But a lot of enjoyment happened last year and the focus was to make the most of the time we had, especially in our practice sessions. There was no mucking around, there was no wasting time. We were professionals in what we wanted to do and had a lot of fun as well through the season,” he signed off.
“T-2 Days: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers at RCB’s practice session Full squad training at Chepauk, and some pep talk from the experienced folks, catch what happened at yesterday’s practice session,” wrote RCB in a tweet post.
T-2 Days: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers at RCB’s practice session
Full squad training at Chepauk, and some pep talk from the experienced folks, catch what happened at yesterday’s practice session on @myntra presents Bold Diaries.#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/RSXKv6xD6B
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 8, 2021
MI vs RCB in IPL 2021: Watch as Virat Kohli delivers ‘chak de’ kind motivational speech to his team before MI clash
IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers hit the nets for the first time
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers hit the nets for the first time ahead of the IPL 2021 extravaganza. Both Kohli and De Villiers completed their 7-day mandatory quarantine on Wednesday. AB De Villiers also shed a light on day 1 at the practice session. Much to the entertainment of the fans, Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers are set to take part in a race. The opening match will be played at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai on April 9 (Friday).
Also Read: IPL 2021: AB de Villiers challenges RCB skipper Virat Kohli for a race
On the personal front, Virat Kohli is on the cusp of completing 6,000 runs in the IPL. AB De Villiers is also only 151 runs away to complete the milestone of 5,000 runs in the cash-rich league.
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