IPL 2021 – RCB Virat Kohli: Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are currently in No. 3 position on IPL 2021 Points Table with 5 victories in 1st phase. The second phase starts with game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday. Captain Virat Kohli is very excited about 4 new players in the RCB squad, especially Sri Lanka’s wonder spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. As is the norm with the RCB captain, Kohli has been talking to all the new-comers via Whatsapp Chat.
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IPL 2021: RCB’s 1st game vs KKR on Monday, Captain Virat Kohli’s special whatsapp chat with Sri Lanka’s wonder spinner Hasaranga
According to information available with InsideSport.co, Hasaranga who is currently playing T20 series for Sri Lanka against South Africa got a surprised message from the RCB captain.
The sources close to the Sri Lankan all-rounder told InsideSport that, ‘Hasaranga was absolutely elated with captain’s message and is looking forward to joining the RCB Camp as soon as possible’
Kohli is currently in quarantine in Dubai and very excited about the RCB’s new squad members.
“I’ve been in touch with everyone. We’ve had discussions over the last month or so” – “Our key players will be missed, and they are a part of the family, but the people coming in as well have great skill sets, especially for these conditions” – declared RCB captain Virat Kohli
IPL 2021 – RCB Virat Kohli: The RCB will have some exciting new additions to their squad including leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Singapore batter Tim David. The skipper is looking forward to meeting the new recruits.
IPL 2021: RCB’s Replacements for phase 2 in UAE
| Adam Zampa | RCB | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Daniel Sams | RCB | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Kane Richardson | RCB | George Garton |
| Finn Allen | RCB | Tim David |
“I’ve been in touch with everyone. We’ve had discussions over the last month or so, a little longer than that with the replacements, who’s coming and who’s not. Eventually, we ended up replacing our key players with some top-quality cricketers,” the RCB skipper said.
He believes that replacement players will fit into the system perfectly.
“Our key players will be missed, and they are a part of the family, but the people coming in as well have great skill sets, especially for these conditions.
“So, I’m very excited to see them, with the whole group at practice and certainly very excited to resume a very good season that started last time around,” he said.
IPL 2021 – RCB Virat Kohli: India captain Virat Kohli said it is unfortunate to “end up here early” for the IPL after a COVID-19 outbreak led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England and hoped for a “secure” bio-bubble in the league to tackle the “uncertain” times.
“Unfortunate that we had to end up here early, but with COVID in place, things are very uncertain,” Kohli told RCB’s digital media platforms.
“Anything can happen at any time. Hopefully, we’re able to maintain a good, strong, and secure environment, and have a quality IPL.
“It’s going to be an exciting phase and a very important one for us at RCB and then for the Indian team at the T20 World Cup,” the Indian captain said.
The IPL begins on Sunday and RCB will play their first match on Monday.
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— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 13, 2021
IPL 2021 Teams Points Table
| Sno | Team | Pld | Won | Lost | Net RR | Pts |
| 1 | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0.547 | 12 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1.263 | 10 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 | 5 | 2 | -0.171 | 10 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0.062 | 8 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 3 | 4 | -0.19 | 6 |
| 6 | Punjab Kings | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.368 | 6 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 2 | 5 | -0.494 | 4 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 1 | 6 | -0.623 | 2 |
