Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers has set an unwanted record as he made a golden duck in Monday night`s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, their first match in the UAE leg of the 2021 edition. 
 
De Villiers was bowled by KKR`s Andre Russell off a scorching yorker on the first ball he faced. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL.&nbsp; In 163 innings of 172 matches, de Villiers has scored 5056 runs in the IPL. 
 
It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times. 
 
Among the current players, Ambati Rayudu of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma top the list as they have got out for a duck on 13 occasions in the IPL. Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, Parthiv Patel, and Ajinkya Rahane too have got out for zero on 13 occasions. 
 
Among those playing in this edition of the IPL, Australia`s Glenn Maxwell and former KKR captain Dinesh Karthik have got out for zero 11 times in IPL. 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers has set an unwanted record as he made a golden duck in Monday night`s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, their first match in the UAE leg of the 2021 edition.

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers has set an unwanted record as he made a golden duck in Monday night`s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, their first match in the UAE leg of the 2021 edition. De Villiers was bowled by KKR`s Andre Russell off a scorching yorker on the first ball he faced. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL. In 163 innings of 172 matches, de Villiers has scored 5056 runs in the IPL. It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times. Among the current players, Ambati Rayudu of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma top the list as they have got out for a duck on 13 occasions in the IPL. Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, Parthiv Patel, and Ajinkya Rahane too have got out for zero on 13 occasions. Among those playing in this edition of the IPL, Australia`s Glenn Maxwell and former KKR captain Dinesh Karthik have got out for zero 11 times in IPL.

IPL 2021: AB De Villiers gets out for zero for the 10th time after RCB's flop show vs KKR

Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20).&nbsp;

The two teams have had contrasting campaigns so far in the first-ever IPL season which is being played in two halves. While the Kohli-led RCB franchise are at the third place, with 5 wins from 7 encounters, the KKR outfit find themselves at the seventh spot, with only 2&nbsp;wins from 7 games. Thus, they will hope for a better start to the second and final leg of IPL 14, when they take on the RCB camp.&nbsp;

As far as the match between RCB and KKR is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash:

Head to Head record:&nbsp;

The KKR franchise have a better record versus the RCB unit. In head-to-head encounters overall, KKR lead RCB 14-13 but Kohli &amp; Co. have managed to narrow down their lead in recent times. In the first leg of IPL 2021, RCB thrashed KKR by 38 runs in Chennai.

Stats:

On Monday, Kohli is set to become the first-ever player become the first player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament.

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Trivia:&nbsp;

-&nbsp;RCB great AB de&nbsp;Villiers has three consecutive half-centuries against the Kolkata franchise. He was the Man-of-the-Match the last time both sides faced each other.

 
- For the unversed, both Russell and Narine have a strike rate of 200 or more against the Bengaluru bowlers.

Squads:

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Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20).

Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20). The two teams have had contrasting campaigns so far in the first-ever IPL season which is being played in two halves. While the Kohli-led RCB franchise are at the third place, with 5 wins from 7 encounters, the KKR outfit find themselves at the seventh spot, with only 2 wins from 7 games. Thus, they will hope for a better start to the second and final leg of IPL 14, when they take on the RCB camp. As far as the match between RCB and KKR is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash: Head to Head record: The KKR franchise have a better record versus the RCB unit. In head-to-head encounters overall, KKR lead RCB 14-13 but Kohli & Co. have managed to narrow down their lead in recent times. In the first leg of IPL 2021, RCB thrashed KKR by 38 runs in Chennai. Stats: On Monday, Kohli is set to become the first-ever player become the first player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, weather and probable playing XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match Trivia: - RCB great AB de Villiers has three consecutive half-centuries against the Kolkata franchise. He was the Man-of-the-Match the last time both sides faced each other. - For the unversed, both Russell and Narine have a strike rate of 200 or more against the Bengaluru bowlers. Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan(c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(w), Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Harbhajan Singh, Tim Southee, Shakib Al Hasan, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Sandeep Warrier, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vaibhav Arora Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers(w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Daniel Christian, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Srikar Bharat, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Azharuddeen, George Garton, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Akash Deep

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

IPL 2021: 5 lowest scores by Virat Kohli-led RCB after flop show vs KKR in Match 31

Virat Kohli has created history on Monday evening (September 20) as soon as the 32-year-old walked out for the toss in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 31 of the second leg of IPL 2021, in the UAE.

Kohli has donned the RCB jersey for the 200th time in the IPL and became the first-ever, both Indian and overseas,&nbsp;to play 200 matches for a single franchise in the cash-rich league. He will, thus, become the fifth player to breach the 200 games mark after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma.

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Virat Kohli has created history on Monday evening (September 20) as soon as the 32-year-old walked out for the toss in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 31 of the second leg of IPL 2021, in the UAE.

Virat Kohli has created history on Monday evening (September 20) as soon as the 32-year-old walked out for the toss in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 31 of the second leg of IPL 2021, in the UAE. Kohli has donned the RCB jersey for the 200th time in the IPL and became the first-ever, both Indian and overseas, to play 200 matches for a single franchise in the cash-rich league. He will, thus, become the fifth player to breach the 200 games mark after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma. At the coin toss, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, RCB captain had a fine start as he called it right and elected to bat first. He told the broadcasters, "We will bat first. Looks like a good pitch, the grass will hold it together, will slow down as the game progresses. This one's special (on RCB's special jersey saluting the Covid frontline warriors worldwide), we promised back in May that we'll play for the Covid warriors, here it is - we'll auction this uniform and the proceeds will go to them. Two debutants for us - KS Bharat and Wanindu Hasranga." ALSO READ | MS Dhoni loses cool after on-field confusion with Dwayne Bravo led to a dropped catch during CSK vs MI tie - Watch On Sunday (September 19), as IP 14's UAE leg commenced, Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing that he will step down as the RCB captain after the end of this year's edition. Thus, RCB will look to give a memorable send off to their outgoing skipper by winning their first-ever IPL trophy in the ongoing edition. For that to happen, RCB will look to start well in the second leg. Currently, RCB are at the third spot in the points table with 5 wins from 7 games.

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli becomes first-ever to play 200 games for a single franchise as RCB take on KKR in Abu Dhabi

IPL 2021's second and final leg commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on the Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 30, and defeated them by 20 runs in Dubai. The action will now move onto Abu Dhabi as the Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) versus Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 31 on Monday evening (September 20).

Currently, the 2016 runners-up RCB find themselves in a much-better position in the points table, occupying the third position with 5 wins from 7 encounters. On the other hand, the two-time champions KKR are languishing at the seventh position and are in a do-or-die situation where they have to make every match count.&nbsp;

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Ahead of match 31, here's everything you need to know about the pitch report,&nbsp;weather and probable playing XI:&nbsp;

Weather and pitch report: A hot and humid evening is set to greet the players from both the dens. KKR will feel more at home in Abu Dhabi, winning five out of their seven matches at the venue during IPL 2020.&nbsp;Bowlers can expect some help from the surface as a modest-scoring thriller looks on cards in Abu Dhabi.

Predicted Playing XIs for RCB vs KKR

KKR Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi/Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy

 
RCB Probable XI: Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed/Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

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With Kohli set to step down as the RCB captain post the ongoing season, the Bengaluru franchise will be eager to start the second and final leg with a bang. It is another good chance for them to win their maiden title and give a proper send-off to their outgoing skipper. For that to happen, RCB will have to start with a bang versus KKR. 
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IPL 2021's second and final leg commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on the Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 30, and defeated them by 20 runs in Dubai.

IPL 2021's second and final leg commenced on September 19 (Sunday) as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on the Rohit Sharma-less Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 30, and defeated them by 20 runs in Dubai. The action will now move onto Abu Dhabi as the Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) versus Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 31 on Monday evening (September 20). Currently, the 2016 runners-up RCB find themselves in a much-better position in the points table, occupying the third position with 5 wins from 7 encounters. On the other hand, the two-time champions KKR are languishing at the seventh position and are in a do-or-die situation where they have to make every match count. × Ahead of match 31, here's everything you need to know about the pitch report, weather and probable playing XI: Weather and pitch report: A hot and humid evening is set to greet the players from both the dens. KKR will feel more at home in Abu Dhabi, winning five out of their seven matches at the venue during IPL 2020. Bowlers can expect some help from the surface as a modest-scoring thriller looks on cards in Abu Dhabi. Predicted Playing XIs for RCB vs KKR KKR Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi/Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy RCB Probable XI: Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed/Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal ALSO READ | Virat Kohli to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021 With Kohli set to step down as the RCB captain post the ongoing season, the Bengaluru franchise will be eager to start the second and final leg with a bang. It is another good chance for them to win their maiden title and give a proper send-off to their outgoing skipper. For that to happen, RCB will have to start with a bang versus KKR.

IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, weather and probable playing XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match

Virat Kohli announced that he will step down as captain of his Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after IPL 2021

Decoding Virat Kohli's decision to quit RCB captain after IPL 2021

Virat Kohli has decided to step down as the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League which is underway in UAE.&nbsp;

"This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me," the official handle of RCB's Twitter account tweeted.&nbsp;

Kohli, who took over as RCB skipper full time in 2013, has yet to lead the side to an IPL title. He added, "It has been a great and an inspiring journey, captaining a talented bunch of players in the RCB squad. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the RCB management, coaches, support staff, players, and the entire RCB family, who have been instrumental in the growth of the franchise over the years.

"It wasn't an easy decision but one that has been well thought of and in the best interest of this wonderful franchise."

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Kohli stepped down as India's T20&nbsp;captain

Recently, Kohli announced that he will step down as India's T20 captain after the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai.&nbsp;Virat wrote, "I feel I need to give myself space to be Full ready to Lead the Indian team in Test and ODI Cricket. I have given everything to the Team during my time as T20 Captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 Team as a Batsman moving forward."&nbsp;

Talking about the workload, Virat said, "Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all 3 formats and captaining regularly for last 5-6 years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead the Indian Team in Test and ODI Cricket."

Kohli of late hasn't been at his peak as a batsman in Tests, a format which he adores. For close to two years now, Kohli hasn't scored a long-form century and made 563 runs at 26.80 in 12 Tests during this period.

Virat Kohli has decided to step down as the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League which is underway in UAE.

Virat Kohli has decided to step down as the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League which is underway in UAE. "This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me," the official handle of RCB's Twitter account tweeted. Kohli, who took over as RCB skipper full time in 2013, has yet to lead the side to an IPL title. He added, "It has been a great and an inspiring journey, captaining a talented bunch of players in the RCB squad. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the RCB management, coaches, support staff, players, and the entire RCB family, who have been instrumental in the growth of the franchise over the years. "It wasn't an easy decision but one that has been well thought of and in the best interest of this wonderful franchise." IN PICS | IPL 2021 UAE leg: All teams and their revised squad list Virat Kohli to step down from RCB captaincy after #IPL2021 “This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me.”: Virat Kohli#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/QSIdCT8QQM — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 19, 2021 × Kohli stepped down as India's T20 captain Recently, Kohli announced that he will step down as India's T20 captain after the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai. Virat wrote, "I feel I need to give myself space to be Full ready to Lead the Indian team in Test and ODI Cricket. I have given everything to the Team during my time as T20 Captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 Team as a Batsman moving forward." Talking about the workload, Virat said, "Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all 3 formats and captaining regularly for last 5-6 years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead the Indian Team in Test and ODI Cricket." Kohli of late hasn't been at his peak as a batsman in Tests, a format which he adores. For close to two years now, Kohli hasn't scored a long-form century and made 563 runs at 26.80 in 12 Tests during this period.

Virat Kohli to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021

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Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore opened up on the impact of the latest additions Sri Lanka's Wanidu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera in the squad.&nbsp;

"We have made changes, we've got a few replacements. Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa who were with us in the first leg, made a decision not to play in the second leg for reasons which are absolutely understandable," Kohli said at the unveiling of the team's blue jersey.

"The replacements we have got for those guys are two players who know these conditions, the conditions in the subcontinent around this time are similar.

"Wanidu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera have played so much cricket in Sri Lanka and know how to play in pitches like these. There skill sets will be of huge help to us.

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"We haven't spoken at all on what we have missed out on because players have pulled out. We feel stronger, the new additions have given us a new dimension," Kohli added.

The 14th edition of IPL is set to resume with Mumbai Indians taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on September 19.

RCB are currently placed third in the league table, having won five of their seven matches but the skipper said the team will start the second phase with the same passion and commitment they showed in April-May.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore opened up on the impact of the latest additions Sri Lanka's Wanidu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera in the squad.

Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore opened up on the impact of the latest additions Sri Lanka's Wanidu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera in the squad. "We have made changes, we've got a few replacements. Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa who were with us in the first leg, made a decision not to play in the second leg for reasons which are absolutely understandable," Kohli said at the unveiling of the team's blue jersey. "The replacements we have got for those guys are two players who know these conditions, the conditions in the subcontinent around this time are similar. "Wanidu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera have played so much cricket in Sri Lanka and know how to play in pitches like these. There skill sets will be of huge help to us. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings head to head record, trivia, stats and squads × IN PICS | From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Five players to watch in IPL 2021 as rivalries are revived "We haven't spoken at all on what we have missed out on because players have pulled out. We feel stronger, the new additions have given us a new dimension," Kohli added. The 14th edition of IPL is set to resume with Mumbai Indians taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on September 19. RCB are currently placed third in the league table, having won five of their seven matches but the skipper said the team will start the second phase with the same passion and commitment they showed in April-May.

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli says Hasaranga and Chameera have provided new dimension to the team

Revisiting top 5 team totals before IPL 2021 storm kicks off in UAE

Royal Challengers Bangalore will resume their IPL 2021 campaign in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on September 20. Virat and Co. will don a blue jersey to pay tribute to the frontline workers for their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RCB took to Twitter to confirm the news on Tuesday. “RCB to wear Blue Jersey v KKR on 20th. We at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, which resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic,” RCB said in a statement.&nbsp;

In the past, the IPL franchise has worn green jerseys in the past, as part of their flagship ‘Go Green’ for environment conservation.&nbsp;

RCB skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj arrived in UAE on Sunday after the IPL franchise arranged a chartered flight from Manchester to Dubai.&nbsp;

"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,” he said.&nbsp;

Kohli also spoke about the new additions to the team and said, "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. 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."

Royal Challengers Bangalore will resume their IPL 2021 campaign in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on September 20. Virat and Co. will don a blue jersey to pay tribute to the frontline workers for their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will resume their IPL 2021 campaign in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on September 20. Virat and Co. will don a blue jersey to pay tribute to the frontline workers for their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. ALSO READ: Matthew Hayden and Vernon Philander join Pakistan team's coaching staff RCB took to Twitter to confirm the news on Tuesday. “RCB to wear Blue Jersey v KKR on 20th. We at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, which resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic,” RCB said in a statement. In the past, the IPL franchise has worn green jerseys in the past, as part of their flagship ‘Go Green’ for environment conservation. RCB skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj arrived in UAE on Sunday after the IPL franchise arranged a chartered flight from Manchester to Dubai. "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,” he said. Kohli also spoke about the new additions to the team and said, "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. 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."

IPL 2021: RCB to don blue jersey against KKR to honour frontline workers

Virat Kohli-led India were on the cusp of winning their first-ever Test series on English soil, after a gap of 14 years,&nbsp;when the fifth and final Test got cancelled in the wake of Covid-19 crisis in the Indian camp. Now, the cricketers have joined their respective franchises as IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19 in the UAE.

While Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will miss some of their key players in the final leg, they will hope to resume the season on a good note and win their first-ever IPL title. Currently, they are at the third spot in the points table. For them to do well and go the distance, Captain Kohli will have to score consistently. For the unversed, the 32-year-old Kohli hasn't been at his usual best since late 2019. While he hasn't scored an international ton since November 2019, he has registered fifty-plus scores across formats but hasn't been able to convert them into daddy hundreds.&nbsp;

Even in the first phase of IPL 14, Kohli amassed 198 runs in 7 matches at a strike-rate of 121.47, with one half-century. While he did some find form in the last two Tests versus England recently, it will be tough for him to adapt to the T20 format from Test cricket.

In this regard, Gautam Gambhir told on Star Sports' show 'Game Plan', "See there’s going to be a challenge for Virat and there’s going to be a huge challenge for AB de Villiers as well because he will be coming into the tournament without playing any cricket at all. Virat Kohli will have to adjust really quickly because there’ll be hardly any time for him to get used to it. From the five-Test-match series to the T20 format, and AB as well, because these guys need to get runs if they have to have a chance to first qualify for the playoffs and then probably go on to win the title."

RCB will resume their campaign in the final leg versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on September 20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Will Kohli rediscover his form and take RCB to their first-ever IPL title? Only time will tell...

Virat Kohli-led India were on the cusp of winning their first-ever Test series on English soil, after a gap of 14 years, when the fifth and final Test got cancelled in the wake of Covid-19 crisis in the Indian camp.

Virat Kohli-led India were on the cusp of winning their first-ever Test series on English soil, after a gap of 14 years, when the fifth and final Test got cancelled in the wake of Covid-19 crisis in the Indian camp. Now, the cricketers have joined their respective franchises as IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19 in the UAE. While Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will miss some of their key players in the final leg, they will hope to resume the season on a good note and win their first-ever IPL title. Currently, they are at the third spot in the points table. For them to do well and go the distance, Captain Kohli will have to score consistently. For the unversed, the 32-year-old Kohli hasn't been at his usual best since late 2019. While he hasn't scored an international ton since November 2019, he has registered fifty-plus scores across formats but hasn't been able to convert them into daddy hundreds. Even in the first phase of IPL 14, Kohli amassed 198 runs in 7 matches at a strike-rate of 121.47, with one half-century. While he did some find form in the last two Tests versus England recently, it will be tough for him to adapt to the T20 format from Test cricket. In this regard, Gautam Gambhir told on Star Sports' show 'Game Plan', "See there’s going to be a challenge for Virat and there’s going to be a huge challenge for AB de Villiers as well because he will be coming into the tournament without playing any cricket at all. Virat Kohli will have to adjust really quickly because there’ll be hardly any time for him to get used to it. From the five-Test-match series to the T20 format, and AB as well, because these guys need to get runs if they have to have a chance to first qualify for the playoffs and then probably go on to win the title." RCB will resume their campaign in the final leg versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on September 20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Will Kohli rediscover his form and take RCB to their first-ever IPL title? Only time will tell...

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj arrived in Dubai on Sunday ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

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The duo will now undergo six-day mandatory quarantine and then they both will join the team bubble in Dubai.

"The news you`ve all been waiting for: King Kohli and Miyan Magic have joined the team in Dubai," the official handle of RCB tweeted on Sunday.

Earlier, ANI had reported that RCB would be arranging a charter flight to get Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj into Dubai on Sunday morning, ahead of the resumption of the IPL 2021.

"Yes, we have arranged a charter flight for Virat and Siraj, both of them will be flying out at 11:30 PM UK time on Saturday and they will reach Dubai early Sunday morning. The safe transit of players is the utmost priority for RCB. They will undergo 6-day quarantine there before joining the team bubble," the source had said.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed all franchises that every player coming in from the UK will have to undergo six days of hard quarantine before they can join the existing team bubbles in UAE for the resumption of the 2021 edition of the IPL.

"The BCCI has informed us on Friday that every player coming in from UK to UAE will have to undergo six days of quarantine before they can join the team bubbles. Obviously the bubble to bubble transfer from UK to UAE no longer stands keeping in mind the current scenario," the official said.

With the final Test between India and England in Manchester cancelled, IPL franchises on Friday got in touch with charter companies to fly out their players from Manchester to UAE for the resumption of the cash-rich league.

The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians.

The action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

The board has come up with a 46-page health advisory that lays down all the pointers that everyone associated with the IPL needs to follow in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the league.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj arrived in Dubai on Sunday ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj arrived in Dubai on Sunday ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season. ALSO READ: Important for us to start IPL phase-2 on a high note: Delhi Capitals' Dhawan The duo will now undergo six-day mandatory quarantine and then they both will join the team bubble in Dubai. "The news you`ve all been waiting for: King Kohli and Miyan Magic have joined the team in Dubai," the official handle of RCB tweeted on Sunday. Earlier, ANI had reported that RCB would be arranging a charter flight to get Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj into Dubai on Sunday morning, ahead of the resumption of the IPL 2021. "Yes, we have arranged a charter flight for Virat and Siraj, both of them will be flying out at 11:30 PM UK time on Saturday and they will reach Dubai early Sunday morning. The safe transit of players is the utmost priority for RCB. They will undergo 6-day quarantine there before joining the team bubble," the source had said. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed all franchises that every player coming in from the UK will have to undergo six days of hard quarantine before they can join the existing team bubbles in UAE for the resumption of the 2021 edition of the IPL. "The BCCI has informed us on Friday that every player coming in from UK to UAE will have to undergo six days of quarantine before they can join the team bubbles. Obviously the bubble to bubble transfer from UK to UAE no longer stands keeping in mind the current scenario," the official said. With the final Test between India and England in Manchester cancelled, IPL franchises on Friday got in touch with charter companies to fly out their players from Manchester to UAE for the resumption of the cash-rich league. The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians. The action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi. The board has come up with a 46-page health advisory that lays down all the pointers that everyone associated with the IPL needs to follow in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the league.

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj arrive in Dubai, to undergo six-day quarantine

Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will feel 'jitters' in their minds before entering the second half of the Indian Premier League 2021 in UAE.&nbsp;

The second phase of IPL 2021 starts on September 19 and the league phase ends on October 8. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11.&nbsp;

Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15.&nbsp;

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"Definitely I think there would be jitters in CSK's mind, there would be jitters in probably RCB`s mind. You know we're talking about teams like CSK, they wanted games behind their back, someone like Dhoni, like Raina, Like Rayudu, like Robin Uthappa, they're not playing cricket throughout the year, but they're just getting into the groove and they got this break," said Parthiv Patel on Star Sports show 'Game Plan'.

"And teams like RCB you know, they need that momentum to start the tournament which they had, so I think these are the two teams which would be thinking 'Oh okay we'll go again, and start from scratch'. This break for teams which are at 4,5,6 they would be thinking that they have a chance to come back and teams who are in the 2nd or 3rd would be thinking that they have to start well again," he added.&nbsp;

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The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

The action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore.&nbsp;

Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. &nbsp;

In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will feel 'jitters' in their minds before entering the second half of the Indian Premier League 2021 in UAE.

Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will feel 'jitters' in their minds before entering the second half of the Indian Premier League 2021 in UAE. The second phase of IPL 2021 starts on September 19 and the league phase ends on October 8. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Dinesh Karthik confident of KKR qualification for play-offs "Definitely I think there would be jitters in CSK's mind, there would be jitters in probably RCB`s mind. You know we're talking about teams like CSK, they wanted games behind their back, someone like Dhoni, like Raina, Like Rayudu, like Robin Uthappa, they're not playing cricket throughout the year, but they're just getting into the groove and they got this break," said Parthiv Patel on Star Sports show 'Game Plan'. "And teams like RCB you know, they need that momentum to start the tournament which they had, so I think these are the two teams which would be thinking 'Oh okay we'll go again, and start from scratch'. This break for teams which are at 4,5,6 they would be thinking that they have a chance to come back and teams who are in the 2nd or 3rd would be thinking that they have to start well again," he added. IN PICS | From spot-fixing scandal to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2021: There would be 'jitters' in CSK and RCB players' minds, feels Parthiv Patel

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has landed in Dubai on Monday to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of the second leg of IPL 2021. De Villiers will now have to undergo a quarantine of six days before hitting the ground for training sessions. He took to his Instagram handle to give updates about his arrival in Dubai with his family. 
 
"From the friendly @emirates staff to the amazing welcome at the @jatheresort, all in all a very pleasant trip to the UAE. Exciting 6 weeks ahead. And not a bad view from our room," wrote de Villiers. 
 
In the first half of IPL 2021 in India, de Villiers scored 207 runs in seven matches at an average of 51.75 and strike rate of 164.28, including two fifties. Most of the domestic players in the RCB squad reached Dubai on August 29 and recently started training after finishing quarantine. 
 
Earlier, director of cricket operations-cum-coach Mike Hesson said in a video posted by the franchise on YouTube that de Villiers will be arriving in Dubai on Monday. "ABD is at the airport now, so he will be on his way." 
 
Hesson also said that Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will join in 2-3 days while New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson will link up with the team on September 10. 
 
Bangalore are currently placed third on the points table with 10 points from seven matches. They will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 20. 
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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has landed in Dubai on Monday to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of the second leg of IPL 2021. De Villiers will now have to undergo a quarantine of six days before hitting the ground for training sessions.

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has landed in Dubai on Monday to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of the second leg of IPL 2021. De Villiers will now have to undergo a quarantine of six days before hitting the ground for training sessions. He took to his Instagram handle to give updates about his arrival in Dubai with his family. "From the friendly @emirates staff to the amazing welcome at the @jatheresort, all in all a very pleasant trip to the UAE. Exciting 6 weeks ahead. And not a bad view from our room," wrote de Villiers. In the first half of IPL 2021 in India, de Villiers scored 207 runs in seven matches at an average of 51.75 and strike rate of 164.28, including two fifties. Most of the domestic players in the RCB squad reached Dubai on August 29 and recently started training after finishing quarantine. Earlier, director of cricket operations-cum-coach Mike Hesson said in a video posted by the franchise on YouTube that de Villiers will be arriving in Dubai on Monday. "ABD is at the airport now, so he will be on his way." Hesson also said that Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will join in 2-3 days while New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson will link up with the team on September 10. Bangalore are currently placed third on the points table with 10 points from seven matches. They will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 20.

IPL 2021: AB de Villiers lands in UAE, to join Virat Kohli's RCB camp post quarantine

Yuzvendra Chahal has dove further into Royal Challengers Bangalore's resurgence over the last few years. The leg-spinner clarified how Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers have profited since moving away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore's home arena has hurled some noteworthy matches throughout the long term. Be that as it may, it is broadly viewed as a burial ground for bowlers in white-ball cricket, with batting-friendly wickets and short boundaries making it a troublesome spot to bowl at.&nbsp;

With IPL 2020 occurring in the UAE and IPL 2021 seeing Royal Challengers Bangalore play their home games away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Yuzvendra Chahal disclosed to Sports Tak why their bowlers have fared better lately.

“If you notice, we have performed well in the last two years. That’s because when you play in Chinnaswamy, the ground is so small that even a no.7 or no.8 batsman smacks you for a couple of sixes" - he said.

RCB made the playoffs for the first time interestingly since 2016 a year ago and looked set to rehash the accomplishment in IPL 2021 preceding the league was inconclusively suspended. The franchise has fared better on the rear of their solid bowling exhibitions, with Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Yuzvendra Chahal discovering achievement in the two or three seasons.&nbsp;

Talking about how the scene change has had an immense effect, Yuzvendra Chahal clarified why the past plan used to be a weakness for RCB.

“But when we started playing at bigger grounds, Siraj started bowling well, Harshal bowled well, and it makes a difference. Sometimes even a top edge goes for a six at Chinnaswamy, but on other grounds, we get a wicket instead. That is the main difference. We used to play seven games in Chinnaswamy and then one in Wankhede, so overall our bowlers were playing eight games where he can easily go for 40+ runs in his quota. Since the last two years, it isn’t happening, and that’s why you see an improvement” - he added.

Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;fans were disillusioned after IPL 2021 was inconclusively suspended, with the group franchise enjoying the good life in the third spot. The BCCI is keen to play the leftover games in September, and Yuzvendra Chahal was gotten some information about his perspectives on the equivalent.&nbsp;

“I think BCCI is working really hard to reschedule it, it is the world’s no.1 tournament. The entire world waits for it, and even as a player, it is a great opportunity to play with such big players. I think it will be great preparation for us if we can play the IPL before the World Cup” - he signed off. 
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Yuzvendra Chahal has dove further into Royal Challengers Bangalore's resurgence over the last few years. The leg-spinner clarified how Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers have profited since moving away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Yuzvendra Chahal has dove further into Royal Challengers Bangalore's resurgence over the last few years. The leg-spinner clarified how Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers have profited since moving away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Royal Challengers Bangalore's home arena has hurled some noteworthy matches throughout the long term. Be that as it may, it is broadly viewed as a burial ground for bowlers in white-ball cricket, with batting-friendly wickets and short boundaries making it a troublesome spot to bowl at. With IPL 2020 occurring in the UAE and IPL 2021 seeing Royal Challengers Bangalore play their home games away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Yuzvendra Chahal disclosed to Sports Tak why their bowlers have fared better lately. “If you notice, we have performed well in the last two years. That’s because when you play in Chinnaswamy, the ground is so small that even a no.7 or no.8 batsman smacks you for a couple of sixes" - he said. RCB made the playoffs for the first time interestingly since 2016 a year ago and looked set to rehash the accomplishment in IPL 2021 preceding the league was inconclusively suspended. The franchise has fared better on the rear of their solid bowling exhibitions, with Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Yuzvendra Chahal discovering achievement in the two or three seasons. Talking about how the scene change has had an immense effect, Yuzvendra Chahal clarified why the past plan used to be a weakness for RCB. “But when we started playing at bigger grounds, Siraj started bowling well, Harshal bowled well, and it makes a difference. Sometimes even a top edge goes for a six at Chinnaswamy, but on other grounds, we get a wicket instead. That is the main difference. We used to play seven games in Chinnaswamy and then one in Wankhede, so overall our bowlers were playing eight games where he can easily go for 40+ runs in his quota. Since the last two years, it isn’t happening, and that’s why you see an improvement” - he added. Royal Challengers Bangalore fans were disillusioned after IPL 2021 was inconclusively suspended, with the group franchise enjoying the good life in the third spot. The BCCI is keen to play the leftover games in September, and Yuzvendra Chahal was gotten some information about his perspectives on the equivalent. “I think BCCI is working really hard to reschedule it, it is the world’s no.1 tournament. The entire world waits for it, and even as a player, it is a great opportunity to play with such big players. I think it will be great preparation for us if we can play the IPL before the World Cup” - he signed off.

Cricket: Yuzvendra Chahal feels moving away from Chinnaswamy Stadium benefitted the RCB bowlers

Aakash Chopra has commended AB de Villiers' dominating exhibitions for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021 regardless of being made to bat lower down in the order.&nbsp;

AB de Villiers transcendently batted at No. 5 for RCB, with Glenn Maxwell sent in at No. 4. The methodology worked well as the pair arose as the most elevated run-getters for RCB in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra named AB de Villiers a 'genius' for doling out praiseworthy exhibitions in his new job at No.5.

"AB de Villiers is a genius. It is because all of us were saying that he should be batted up the order because the more deliveries you give him, the more impact he will have. But RCB was sending him at No.5. If you are sending him at No.5, how will the team and he do well? But AB de Villiers said it does not matter to him whether you play him at No.5 or in Mars, he will be absolutely fine"- he said.

"The knock he played against KKR was an absolute belter of an innings. He hit a flurry of fours and sixes while no one was able to score runs on that ground in the last four overs. But it was the class of AB de Villiers, who delivered once again" – he added.

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AB de Villiers hammered an unbeaten 76 off only 34 balls. The knock, which was laced with nine fours and three sixes, helped RCB break the 200-run imprint, and they in the long run won the game by 38 runs.&nbsp;

Aakash Chopra likewise talked in gleaming terms about AB de Villiers' pugnacious unbeaten 75 against the Delhi Capitals which helped RCB register a one-run win.

"He played another knock against Delhi. There was a storm which had come but before that, an AB de Villiers named storm had come and blown the opposition team away with his amazing performance,"- he said.

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AB de Villiers has scored 207 runs at an astounding average of 51.75 and a fabulous strike rate of 164.28 in IPL 2021 to date. Aside from his thumps against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, he additionally made a telling commitment to RCB's success against the Mumbai Indians in the initial match of IPL 2021 
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Aakash Chopra has commended AB de Villiers' dominating exhibitions for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021 regardless of being made to bat lower down in the order.

Aakash Chopra has commended AB de Villiers' dominating exhibitions for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021 regardless of being made to bat lower down in the order. AB de Villiers transcendently batted at No. 5 for RCB, with Glenn Maxwell sent in at No. 4. The methodology worked well as the pair arose as the most elevated run-getters for RCB in IPL 2021. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra named AB de Villiers a 'genius' for doling out praiseworthy exhibitions in his new job at No.5. "AB de Villiers is a genius. It is because all of us were saying that he should be batted up the order because the more deliveries you give him, the more impact he will have. But RCB was sending him at No.5. If you are sending him at No.5, how will the team and he do well? But AB de Villiers said it does not matter to him whether you play him at No.5 or in Mars, he will be absolutely fine"- he said. "The knock he played against KKR was an absolute belter of an innings. He hit a flurry of fours and sixes while no one was able to score runs on that ground in the last four overs. But it was the class of AB de Villiers, who delivered once again" – he added. ALSO READ: Salman Butt disagrees with Michael Vaughan's Virat Kohli-Kane Williamson comparison AB de Villiers hammered an unbeaten 76 off only 34 balls. The knock, which was laced with nine fours and three sixes, helped RCB break the 200-run imprint, and they in the long run won the game by 38 runs. Aakash Chopra likewise talked in gleaming terms about AB de Villiers' pugnacious unbeaten 75 against the Delhi Capitals which helped RCB register a one-run win. "He played another knock against Delhi. There was a storm which had come but before that, an AB de Villiers named storm had come and blown the opposition team away with his amazing performance,"- he said. ALSO READ: Jofra Archer suffers an elbow injury again as injury woes resurface AB de Villiers has scored 207 runs at an astounding average of 51.75 and a fabulous strike rate of 164.28 in IPL 2021 to date. Aside from his thumps against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, he additionally made a telling commitment to RCB's success against the Mumbai Indians in the initial match of IPL 2021

'Genius': Aakash Chopra hails AB de Villiers' game-changing ability

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Harshal Patel has uncovered the history of his exciting return to the Indian Premier League. Harshal Patel felt that he wasn't offering the correct abilities to the franchise 'market' in 2018 which prompted an adjustment of outlook and made something happen totally.&nbsp;

In conversation with the Hindustan Times, Harshal Patel stated that for achievements and success, one should be adequately valiant to come up short 'spectacularly', in spite of what others say and trust in.

"It is all individual work, right? It is your journey, people will come and lend you a hand or give you a few words of confidence but at the end of the day, you have to put in the work, be willing to fail spectacularly. If you are brave enough to do that, then only you will get exceptional success. That is what I realized after the last season. In 2018 also, not getting a bid other than Delhi was a kick in the stomach. I realized whatever I was offering the market wasn’t interested. I needed to put myself in a position to win games for the team, which I was doing consistently at the domestic level. I just needed to have that change in mindset. That is what has happened probably in the last year-and-a-half," said Harshal Patel.

Harshal Patel has a rebound story like no other in the IPL. From playing only 7 matches joined in 2019 and 2020 for 5 wickets to featuring in all seven matches in 2021 and getting a whopping 17 wickets, is no mean accomplishment. These 17 wickets came at a professional best average of 15.12 and a strike&nbsp;rate of 9.88. His ability in the death overs made him his skipper's expert weapon, and their opponents’ most feared foe.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/remainder-of-ipl-2021-cant-happen-in-india-says-sourav-ganguly-384022" hreflang="en">'Remainder of IPL 2021 can't happen in India', says Sourav Ganguly</a>

Harshal Patel likewise talked about his on-field discussions with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. With respect to the previous, Harshal Patel uncovered an instant message towards the beginning of the period that caused him to feel certain about the Royal Challengers Bangalore stretch. He additionally hailed Virat Kohli for support of the bowlers to openly execute their arrangements in pressure circumstances.

"The moment I was traded, Virat sent me a message, “welcome back, you are going to play here”. That made a big impact on my confidence and I realized this is a team where I can finally showcase all my skills. He gives you the space to do your thing. Even if you don’t execute at times he understands better than anybody that on a batter’s day, if they get hold of a bowler, you are going to go for runs. Whenever we are unable to execute, or we stray from our plans, when we sit for the review the only talk is about what do we do to stay on the path, how do we stay in the mindset to execute more often than not. We don’t let any other noise come into that environment," said Harshal Patel.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-pat-cummins-to-virat-kohli-cricketing-stalwarts-who-contributed-in-indias-fight-against-covid-19-381735" hreflang="en">From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19</a>

"Who better to tell you about what’s going on than AB? He doesn’t talk a lot, he will let you do your own thing but if he finds you are out of depth or struggling, he will come up to chat. Before I came into bowl, he has probably seen seven or eight overs; he will give small pointers on what the wicket is doing, what the batters are trying to do, what are the deliveries will work. It is always short and concise chat," Harshal Patel signed off. 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Harshal Patel has uncovered the history of his exciting return to the Indian Premier League. Harshal Patel felt that he wasn't offering the correct abilities to the franchise 'market' in 2018 which prompted an adjustment of outlook and made something happen totally.

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Harshal Patel has uncovered the history of his exciting return to the Indian Premier League. Harshal Patel felt that he wasn't offering the correct abilities to the franchise 'market' in 2018 which prompted an adjustment of outlook and made something happen totally. In conversation with the Hindustan Times, Harshal Patel stated that for achievements and success, one should be adequately valiant to come up short 'spectacularly', in spite of what others say and trust in. "It is all individual work, right? It is your journey, people will come and lend you a hand or give you a few words of confidence but at the end of the day, you have to put in the work, be willing to fail spectacularly. If you are brave enough to do that, then only you will get exceptional success. That is what I realized after the last season. In 2018 also, not getting a bid other than Delhi was a kick in the stomach. I realized whatever I was offering the market wasn’t interested. I needed to put myself in a position to win games for the team, which I was doing consistently at the domestic level. I just needed to have that change in mindset. That is what has happened probably in the last year-and-a-half," said Harshal Patel. Harshal Patel has a rebound story like no other in the IPL. From playing only 7 matches joined in 2019 and 2020 for 5 wickets to featuring in all seven matches in 2021 and getting a whopping 17 wickets, is no mean accomplishment. These 17 wickets came at a professional best average of 15.12 and a strike rate of 9.88. His ability in the death overs made him his skipper's expert weapon, and their opponents’ most feared foe. ALSO READ: 'Remainder of IPL 2021 can't happen in India', says Sourav Ganguly Harshal Patel likewise talked about his on-field discussions with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. With respect to the previous, Harshal Patel uncovered an instant message towards the beginning of the period that caused him to feel certain about the Royal Challengers Bangalore stretch. He additionally hailed Virat Kohli for support of the bowlers to openly execute their arrangements in pressure circumstances. "The moment I was traded, Virat sent me a message, “welcome back, you are going to play here”. That made a big impact on my confidence and I realized this is a team where I can finally showcase all my skills. He gives you the space to do your thing. Even if you don’t execute at times he understands better than anybody that on a batter’s day, if they get hold of a bowler, you are going to go for runs. Whenever we are unable to execute, or we stray from our plans, when we sit for the review the only talk is about what do we do to stay on the path, how do we stay in the mindset to execute more often than not. We don’t let any other noise come into that environment," said Harshal Patel. ALSO READ: From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19 "Who better to tell you about what’s going on than AB? He doesn’t talk a lot, he will let you do your own thing but if he finds you are out of depth or struggling, he will come up to chat. Before I came into bowl, he has probably seen seven or eight overs; he will give small pointers on what the wicket is doing, what the batters are trying to do, what are the deliveries will work. It is always short and concise chat," Harshal Patel signed off.

'Whatever I was offering, IPL market wasn’t interested': Harshal Patel on his dream comeback

Virat Kohli-drove RCB were quite possibly the most steady sides in IPL 2021 until the league that was deferred. They were at the third position in the points table with five successes and two losses from seven matches. RCB's two losses came against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson has affirmed that the choice to delay IPL 2021 was settled on in concurrence with every one of the franchises.&nbsp;

IPL 2021 was suspended indefinitely on May 4 after various COVID-19 positive cases began arising out of the bio-bubble.&nbsp; 
RCB shared a video of the franchise’s interaction. In it, Mike Hesson clarified:

“The situation really escalated once a couple of teams had positive cases within the bio-bubble. So once that happened, the BCCI were obviously very worried about the health and safety of everybody within the eight franchises. In the end, the decision was made in agreement with all the franchises that the safest way of dealing with it is to postpone the tournament. Things will be looked at at a later date. Initially, the main priority was the health and safety of everybody within the eight bio-bubbles.”

RCB Chairman Anand Kripalu said that BCCI was taking a gander at a September window to continue the competition, yet added that everything is provisional right now.

Anand Kripalu remarked: “We got a call from the BCCI to say that they are going to be suspending the IPL given the fact that four teams have been affected (by COVID cases) and there is too much of risk. They are not certain when this will resume, but it is not a canceled tournament and it is going to resume. They have indicated September, saying they are trying to find a window, but we don’t know exactly yet.” 
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Virat Kohli-drove RCB were quite possibly the most steady sides in IPL 2021 until the league that was deferred. They were at the third position in the points table with five successes and two losses from seven matches.

Virat Kohli-drove RCB were quite possibly the most steady sides in IPL 2021 until the league that was deferred. They were at the third position in the points table with five successes and two losses from seven matches. RCB's two losses came against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson has affirmed that the choice to delay IPL 2021 was settled on in concurrence with every one of the franchises. IPL 2021 was suspended indefinitely on May 4 after various COVID-19 positive cases began arising out of the bio-bubble. RCB shared a video of the franchise’s interaction. In it, Mike Hesson clarified: “The situation really escalated once a couple of teams had positive cases within the bio-bubble. So once that happened, the BCCI were obviously very worried about the health and safety of everybody within the eight franchises. In the end, the decision was made in agreement with all the franchises that the safest way of dealing with it is to postpone the tournament. Things will be looked at at a later date. Initially, the main priority was the health and safety of everybody within the eight bio-bubbles.” RCB Chairman Anand Kripalu said that BCCI was taking a gander at a September window to continue the competition, yet added that everything is provisional right now. Anand Kripalu remarked: “We got a call from the BCCI to say that they are going to be suspending the IPL given the fact that four teams have been affected (by COVID cases) and there is too much of risk. They are not certain when this will resume, but it is not a canceled tournament and it is going to resume. They have indicated September, saying they are trying to find a window, but we don’t know exactly yet.”

IPL 2021: 'The decision to postpone IPL  was made in agreement with all the franchises ': Mike Hesson

Saba Karim has picked Mohammed Siraj's exhibition against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the best spell of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj bowled just three overs around there, in which he yielded only 17 runs and didn't take a wicket. Nonetheless, he conveyed an extraordinary penultimate over where he didn't permit Andre Russell to get under the ball and yielded only one run.&nbsp;

Saba Karim cast his decision in favor of Mohammed Siraj when requested to pick the best spell of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

"The fast bowlers bowled lots of brilliant and effective spells. But in my opinion, Mohammed Siraj bowled the most brilliant spell although he did not take a wicket in that. It was in the match against Kolkata," said Saba Karim.

The former India player contemplated Mohammed Siraj had kept a ruinous batsman like Andre Russell under wraps and didn't permit him to hit any limits.&nbsp;

"Especially the 19th over Mohammed Siraj bowled, that too against Andre Russell. At that time KKR needed nearly 40 runs to win the match and he almost bowled a maiden over. He did not concede any fours or sixes and in the end that over proved very crucial for RCB," added Saba Karim.

Kolkata Knight Riders required 44 runs off the last two overs when Mohammed Siraj was endowed to astound the penultimate. The pacer bowled faultless wide yorkers separated from an unexpected bouncer to deny the enormous hitter any possibility of clearing the fence.

"The sort of batsman Andre Russell is, if he had struck two or three sixes in that over, the equation of the match would have changed in KKR's favor. So, it was a decisive spell from Mohammed Siraj although in the entire match he bowled just three overs, gave only 17 runs and did not take a wicket," said Saba Karim.

"So in my opinion, it was an outstanding performance because T20 is generally a batsman's format but to bowl so brilliantly, that too against Andre Russell, it had a huge impact," he added.

Mohammed Siraj has positively developed significantly as a death bowler in IPL 2021. While he was constantly viewed as a powerful weapon with the new ball, his capacity to bowl yorkers in the death is probably going to bring him into conflict for a spot in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup.. 
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Saba Karim has picked Mohammed Siraj's exhibition against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the best spell of IPL 2021. Mohammed Siraj bowled just three overs around there, in which he yielded only 17 runs and didn't take a wicket.

Saba Karim has picked Mohammed Siraj's exhibition against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the best spell of IPL 2021. Mohammed Siraj bowled just three overs around there, in which he yielded only 17 runs and didn't take a wicket. Nonetheless, he conveyed an extraordinary penultimate over where he didn't permit Andre Russell to get under the ball and yielded only one run. Saba Karim cast his decision in favor of Mohammed Siraj when requested to pick the best spell of IPL 2021. "The fast bowlers bowled lots of brilliant and effective spells. But in my opinion, Mohammed Siraj bowled the most brilliant spell although he did not take a wicket in that. It was in the match against Kolkata," said Saba Karim. The former India player contemplated Mohammed Siraj had kept a ruinous batsman like Andre Russell under wraps and didn't permit him to hit any limits. "Especially the 19th over Mohammed Siraj bowled, that too against Andre Russell. At that time KKR needed nearly 40 runs to win the match and he almost bowled a maiden over. He did not concede any fours or sixes and in the end that over proved very crucial for RCB," added Saba Karim. Kolkata Knight Riders required 44 runs off the last two overs when Mohammed Siraj was endowed to astound the penultimate. The pacer bowled faultless wide yorkers separated from an unexpected bouncer to deny the enormous hitter any possibility of clearing the fence. "The sort of batsman Andre Russell is, if he had struck two or three sixes in that over, the equation of the match would have changed in KKR's favor. So, it was a decisive spell from Mohammed Siraj although in the entire match he bowled just three overs, gave only 17 runs and did not take a wicket," said Saba Karim. "So in my opinion, it was an outstanding performance because T20 is generally a batsman's format but to bowl so brilliantly, that too against Andre Russell, it had a huge impact," he added. Mohammed Siraj has positively developed significantly as a death bowler in IPL 2021. While he was constantly viewed as a powerful weapon with the new ball, his capacity to bowl yorkers in the death is probably going to bring him into conflict for a spot in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup..

IPL 2021: 'Mohammed Siraj bowled the most brilliant spell': Saba Karim

Kolkata Knight Riders will go facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

The two teams are falling off exhaustive losses because of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings individually. RCB have five successes out of seven at the midway stage and have played some quality cricket, in spite of vacillating in two games against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, which scratched their Net Run Rate.

Kolkata Knight Riders, then, have more noticeable issues to manage since they have only two successes out of seven this season. Brendon McCullum pummeled the KKR players for their absence of intent, and it would seem that they'll roll out certain improvements in front of this contest.

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

The Kolkata Knight Riders lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15-13. Nonetheless, RCB have won 3/3 matches since the previous season and have also the first clash this season.

<h2>Kolkata Knight Riders</h2>

Kolkata Knight Riders need to have greater clearness over every player's job and go with a settled batting setup. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Sunil Narine haven't had a decent season up until this point.

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell has scored 339 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Caribbean turn bowler Sunil Narine has bagged away 16 wickets while playing against RCB.&nbsp;

Lockie Ferguson should join Pat Cummins and Prasidh Krishna in KKR's in the fast bowling department, with Pat Cummins batting permitting them to play an additional bowler. Harbhajan Singh could likewise come into the side.

Probable XI: Nitish Rana/Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine/Shakib Al Hasan, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna

<h2>Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;</h2>

Kyle Jamieson has gotten three wickets in two excursions at Narendra Modi Stadium. Albeit the Kiwi has been somewhat costly with the ball, he has given the forward leaps to RCB. While Mohammed Siraj has been reliable, Harshal Patel was put under the siphon on those two events, and he'll hope to lessen his economy rate while proceeding to get wickets.&nbsp;

RCB management has backed Rajat Patidar to come great, and it stays not yet clear on the off chance that he'll hold his spot in the side.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli's batting has likewise not been up to his grand principles and he'll hope to return to frame in the second half of the league.

Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed/Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Sams, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

RCB will look to get back on the winning track while KKR will be desperate for a win. We should be able to witness a cracking clash on a Monday evening.

Kolkata Knight Riders will go facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two teams are falling off exhaustive losses because of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings individually.

Kolkata Knight Riders will go facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two teams are falling off exhaustive losses because of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings individually. RCB have five successes out of seven at the midway stage and have played some quality cricket, in spite of vacillating in two games against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, which scratched their Net Run Rate. Kolkata Knight Riders, then, have more noticeable issues to manage since they have only two successes out of seven this season. Brendon McCullum pummeled the KKR players for their absence of intent, and it would seem that they'll roll out certain improvements in front of this contest. Head-to-Head The Kolkata Knight Riders lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15-13. Nonetheless, RCB have won 3/3 matches since the previous season and have also the first clash this season. Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders need to have greater clearness over every player's job and go with a settled batting setup. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Sunil Narine haven't had a decent season up until this point. Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell has scored 339 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Caribbean turn bowler Sunil Narine has bagged away 16 wickets while playing against RCB. Lockie Ferguson should join Pat Cummins and Prasidh Krishna in KKR's in the fast bowling department, with Pat Cummins batting permitting them to play an additional bowler. Harbhajan Singh could likewise come into the side. Probable XI: Nitish Rana/Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine/Shakib Al Hasan, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna Royal Challengers Bangalore Kyle Jamieson has gotten three wickets in two excursions at Narendra Modi Stadium. Albeit the Kiwi has been somewhat costly with the ball, he has given the forward leaps to RCB. While Mohammed Siraj has been reliable, Harshal Patel was put under the siphon on those two events, and he'll hope to lessen his economy rate while proceeding to get wickets. RCB management has backed Rajat Patidar to come great, and it stays not yet clear on the off chance that he'll hold his spot in the side. Virat Kohli's batting has likewise not been up to his grand principles and he'll hope to return to frame in the second half of the league. Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed/Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Sams, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal RCB will look to get back on the winning track while KKR will be desperate for a win. We should be able to witness a cracking clash on a Monday evening.

IPL 2021, KKR vs RCB Preview: RCB target for the top position, KKR aim to alter fortunes

The Kolkata Knight Riders match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, planned for Monday, May 3, has been deferred and rescheduled after two players of the KKR camp have tested positive for COVID-19, as revealed by IPL.&nbsp;

Bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier have gone under the KKR scanner after doubt of testing positive for COVID-19, yet the unforeseen is as yet anticipating a subsequent test result to avoid a false test possibility.

Nonetheless, to guarantee the wellbeing and security of all staff and players included, the match has been scheduled for a deferment until the whole circumstance is clear.&nbsp;

The crippled and stressed fans took to Twitter to respond, soon after the information on the match's delay penniless out.

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Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier had reportedly left the IPL bio-bubble and visited a hospital through the official green channel to undergo a scan on his shoulder and that is where he might have contracted the virus. Although, the franchise is awaiting the second result.&nbsp;

 
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The Kolkata Knight Riders match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, planned for Monday, May 3, has been deferred and rescheduled after two players of the KKR camp have tested positive for COVID-19, as revealed by IPL.

The Kolkata Knight Riders match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, planned for Monday, May 3, has been deferred and rescheduled after two players of the KKR camp have tested positive for COVID-19, as revealed by IPL. Bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier have gone under the KKR scanner after doubt of testing positive for COVID-19, yet the unforeseen is as yet anticipating a subsequent test result to avoid a false test possibility. Nonetheless, to guarantee the wellbeing and security of all staff and players included, the match has been scheduled for a deferment until the whole circumstance is clear. The crippled and stressed fans took to Twitter to respond, soon after the information on the match's delay penniless out. Today’s match between KKR and RCB has been postponed by the BCCI #KKRvsRCB MPL, Dream11, betting Apps rn: pic.twitter.com/3T9GhIYfRI — irfan (@simplyirfan) May 3, 2021 × *Today's Match between KKR & RCB has been Rescheduled* IPL fans Tonight: pic.twitter.com/gsFIxqAEJX — Yash Siddhapura (@Yash1701__) May 3, 2021 × If Varun Chakravarthy left bubble for hospital then he should put into quarantine for week or 2 . Why did he rejoin in bubble ? KKR absolutely unprofessional man . — Sai (@akakrcb6) May 3, 2021 × No IPL today pic.twitter.com/WeDNR6aSXz — Matt (@CrickHQ) May 3, 2021 × They said actual covid numbers from Bengal will come out after election. Didn't know they meant IPL. — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 3, 2021 × IPL fans reaction after #KKRvsRCB match got postponed.pic.twitter.com/ORO3DiIgs3 — Chetan Krishna👑 🇮🇳 (@ckchetanck) May 3, 2021 × #postponed #KKRvRCB No One IPL fans after hearing this News - pic.twitter.com/hZ2SixzLBc — Darshan Shrikhande (@DarshanShrikha2) May 3, 2021 × Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier had reportedly left the IPL bio-bubble and visited a hospital through the official green channel to undergo a scan on his shoulder and that is where he might have contracted the virus. Although, the franchise is awaiting the second result.

IPL 2021: Twitter reacts as KKR vs RCB match got postponed after two players test COVID positive

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli as of late reported his team would wear a blue jersey for a forthcoming game as an accolade for COVID frontline workers, who have spent the most recent year wearing PPE packs while driving the battle against the pandemic. RCB is additionally set to offer monetary help to India's medical services foundation.&nbsp;

What's more, RCB will likewise auction the signed blue jersey from that game and give the money raised for medical care support up in the country. In a video delivered by RCB on their social media handle, Virat Kohli said:"What's happening in our country with the spread of the COVID virus is deeply concerning. We as a franchise over the past week have had focused discussions on how we can help at the ground level and assist frontline workers in these dire times."

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"RCB has identified key areas in which immediate help is required in healthcare infrastructure related to Oxygen support and will be making a financial contribution in this regard. RCB is going the sporting a special blue jersey in one of the upcoming matches with key messaging on our match kits to pay respect and show solidarity for our frontline workers who have spent the majority of last year wearing PPE kits and leading the fight against the pandemic. RCB will also auction all signed player jerseys from this game to raise money and add to or earlier financial contribution supporting healthcare infrastructure." - he added.

The blue jerseys will convey significant medical care messages. Virat Kohli likewise asked Indian residents to get vaccinated at the most punctual chance. 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli as of late reported his team would wear a blue jersey for a forthcoming game as an accolade for COVID frontline workers, who have spent the most recent year wearing PPE packs while driving the battle against the pandemic.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli as of late reported his team would wear a blue jersey for a forthcoming game as an accolade for COVID frontline workers, who have spent the most recent year wearing PPE packs while driving the battle against the pandemic. RCB is additionally set to offer monetary help to India's medical services foundation. What's more, RCB will likewise auction the signed blue jersey from that game and give the money raised for medical care support up in the country. In a video delivered by RCB on their social media handle, Virat Kohli said:"What's happening in our country with the spread of the COVID virus is deeply concerning. We as a franchise over the past week have had focused discussions on how we can help at the ground level and assist frontline workers in these dire times." This season RCB is going to be sporting a special Blue jersey in 1 of the upcoming matches with key messaging on the match kit to pay our respect & show solidarity to all the front line heroes who have spent last year wearing PPE kits & leading the fight against the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/HUOAL12VVy — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 2, 2021 × "RCB has identified key areas in which immediate help is required in healthcare infrastructure related to Oxygen support and will be making a financial contribution in this regard. RCB is going the sporting a special blue jersey in one of the upcoming matches with key messaging on our match kits to pay respect and show solidarity for our frontline workers who have spent the majority of last year wearing PPE kits and leading the fight against the pandemic. RCB will also auction all signed player jerseys from this game to raise money and add to or earlier financial contribution supporting healthcare infrastructure." - he added. The blue jerseys will convey significant medical care messages. Virat Kohli likewise asked Indian residents to get vaccinated at the most punctual chance.

IPL 2021: RCB will don a blue jersey as a tribute to COVID frontline workers

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich has defended&nbsp;the team the managements' choice to bat Rajat Patidar in the top order, saying the experience will profit the&nbsp;27-year-old. 

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RCB drooped to their second loss in IPL 2021 on Friday, losing to Punjab Kings by 34 runs in Ahmedabad. Rajat Patidar, who batted at no. 3, in front of Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers, battled to a scratchy 30-ball 31, possessing the wrinkle for very nearly 12 overs in his team's tall pursue of 180. 

In four matches in IPL 2021, Rajat Patidar has scored 71 runs at an average of 17.75 and a strike rate of 114.5.

In any case, in the post-match press conference, Simon Katich lauded Rajat Patidar for his batting capacity and trusted that the player places in an advantageous position for the experience. The RCB head coach said in such manner:

“Rajat Patidar has settled into the team nicely. This is his first IPL season, and he has already shown a lot of ability, especially in the practice games. He played nicely in the match against Delhi Capitals earlier this week. It was a valuable contribution of 31. Tonight, he found it a bit tough. Credit to Punjab for bowling well. He kept trying, but the wicket wasn’t easy to bat on, particularly against spinners. He’s a very good young player and will benefit from the experience.

RCB were battling at 96 for seven in the 16th over yet figured out how to get to 145, politeness an energetic 23-ball 48-run eighth-wicket remain between Harshal Patel and Kyle Jamieson. 

Simon Katich noticed his group's batting profundity however deplored the disappointment of the fundamental players, which put a ton of focus on the lower order, saying:

“Harshal has already done a magnificent job with the ball. He played a very good knock at the end, smacking those boundaries. We have a number of guys who can hold the bat and do well at the back end of the innings, but tonight we left it too late, and it added pressure on the lower-middle order. We will adjust that and return strongly against KKR”- he added.

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich has defended the team the managements' choice to bat Rajat Patidar in the top order, saying the experience will profit the 27-year-old.

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich has defended the team the managements' choice to bat Rajat Patidar in the top order, saying the experience will profit the 27-year-old. ALSO READ: 'Most professional player': RCB head coach Simon Katich lauds skipper Virat Kohli RCB drooped to their second loss in IPL 2021 on Friday, losing to Punjab Kings by 34 runs in Ahmedabad. Rajat Patidar, who batted at no. 3, in front of Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers, battled to a scratchy 30-ball 31, possessing the wrinkle for very nearly 12 overs in his team's tall pursue of 180. In four matches in IPL 2021, Rajat Patidar has scored 71 runs at an average of 17.75 and a strike rate of 114.5. In any case, in the post-match press conference, Simon Katich lauded Rajat Patidar for his batting capacity and trusted that the player places in an advantageous position for the experience. The RCB head coach said in such manner: “Rajat Patidar has settled into the team nicely. This is his first IPL season, and he has already shown a lot of ability, especially in the practice games. He played nicely in the match against Delhi Capitals earlier this week. It was a valuable contribution of 31. Tonight, he found it a bit tough. Credit to Punjab for bowling well. He kept trying, but the wicket wasn’t easy to bat on, particularly against spinners. He’s a very good young player and will benefit from the experience. RCB were battling at 96 for seven in the 16th over yet figured out how to get to 145, politeness an energetic 23-ball 48-run eighth-wicket remain between Harshal Patel and Kyle Jamieson. Simon Katich noticed his group's batting profundity however deplored the disappointment of the fundamental players, which put a ton of focus on the lower order, saying: “Harshal has already done a magnificent job with the ball. He played a very good knock at the end, smacking those boundaries. We have a number of guys who can hold the bat and do well at the back end of the innings, but tonight we left it too late, and it added pressure on the lower-middle order. We will adjust that and return strongly against KKR”- he added.

IPL 2021: 'Rajat Patidar will benefit from the experience': Simon Katich

Harshal Patel began the Indian Premier League 2021 with splendid bowling exhibitions as&nbsp;he picked 9 wickets in 3 games in Chennai at an amazing average of 7.67.

Nonetheless, from that point forward he has spilled runs in the death vigorously in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, including yielding 37 runs against Chennai Super Kings, and 22 against Punjab Kings in the last overs of the innings – RCB lost the two matches as the momentum moved towards the resistance.

His last four bowling figures read 3/47, 3/51, 2/37, and 0/53. Ashish Nehra thinks that Harshal Patel's bowling was successful for the lethargic and dull contributes Chennai and that he doesn't have different capacities which any semblance of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami need to bowl well on batting-accommodating surfaces.

“When a bowler bowls at the death, he will go for runs. Harshal Patel, while playing at Chennai was sensational, as the conditions were conducive. But he does not possess the ability of the likes of Bumrah or Shami. This is where RCB have to keep changing their bowlers for death,” Ashish Nehra told Cricbuzz.

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<h2>RCB need to look at Kyle Jamieson and Mohammad Siraj for that duty: Ashish Nehra</h2>

In spite of the fact that Harshal Patel actually stays the purple cap holder presently, Ashish Nehra recommends RCB turn towards Kyle Jamieson, who produces additional bob with his stature, and Mohammed Siraj, who has been sublime at the two finishes of the innings with the ball.

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Though Patel still remains the purple cap holder currently, Ashish Nehra suggests RCB turn towards Kyle Jamieson, who generates extra bounce with his height, and Mohammed Siraj, who has been superb at both ends of the innings with the ball.

Ashish Nehra, a former bowling coach at RCB, likewise called attention to that however Patel is their assigned death bowler; notwithstanding, Virat Kohli neglected to use Mohammed Siraj and Kyle Jamieson against Punjab Kings as the two pacers bowled three overs each.

“When in a score of 170-180, a bowler is giving away 53 runs in his quota of overs, that too twice, then there is something wrong. RCB need to look at someone like Kyle Jamieson and Mohammad Siraj for that duty. In the match against PBKS, both of them just bowled three overs each. This is where Virat Kohli has to do some thinking" - he added.

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Harshal Patel began the Indian Premier League 2021 with splendid bowling exhibitions as he picked 9 wickets in 3 games in Chennai at an amazing average of 7.67. Nonetheless, from that point forward he has spilled runs in the death vigorously in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, including yielding 37 runs against Chennai Super Kings, and 22 against Punjab Kings in the last overs of the innings – RCB lost the two matches as the momentum moved towards the resistance.

Harshal Patel began the Indian Premier League 2021 with splendid bowling exhibitions as he picked 9 wickets in 3 games in Chennai at an amazing average of 7.67. Nonetheless, from that point forward he has spilled runs in the death vigorously in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, including yielding 37 runs against Chennai Super Kings, and 22 against Punjab Kings in the last overs of the innings – RCB lost the two matches as the momentum moved towards the resistance. His last four bowling figures read 3/47, 3/51, 2/37, and 0/53. Ashish Nehra thinks that Harshal Patel's bowling was successful for the lethargic and dull contributes Chennai and that he doesn't have different capacities which any semblance of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami need to bowl well on batting-accommodating surfaces. “When a bowler bowls at the death, he will go for runs. Harshal Patel, while playing at Chennai was sensational, as the conditions were conducive. But he does not possess the ability of the likes of Bumrah or Shami. This is where RCB have to keep changing their bowlers for death,” Ashish Nehra told Cricbuzz. ALSO READ: Prithvi Shaw showed lot of courage against Kolkata Knight Riders, says Shikhar Dhawan RCB need to look at Kyle Jamieson and Mohammad Siraj for that duty: Ashish Nehra In spite of the fact that Harshal Patel actually stays the purple cap holder presently, Ashish Nehra recommends RCB turn towards Kyle Jamieson, who produces additional bob with his stature, and Mohammed Siraj, who has been sublime at the two finishes of the innings with the ball. ALSO READ: 'Meet the Venkaboys': After Dravid's anger, Cricketing legends in a boy-band wins over internet Though Patel still remains the purple cap holder currently, Ashish Nehra suggests RCB turn towards Kyle Jamieson, who generates extra bounce with his height, and Mohammed Siraj, who has been superb at both ends of the innings with the ball. Ashish Nehra, a former bowling coach at RCB, likewise called attention to that however Patel is their assigned death bowler; notwithstanding, Virat Kohli neglected to use Mohammed Siraj and Kyle Jamieson against Punjab Kings as the two pacers bowled three overs each. “When in a score of 170-180, a bowler is giving away 53 runs in his quota of overs, that too twice, then there is something wrong. RCB need to look at someone like Kyle Jamieson and Mohammad Siraj for that duty. In the match against PBKS, both of them just bowled three overs each. This is where Virat Kohli has to do some thinking" - he added.

'Virat Kohli has to do some thinking': Ashish Nehra unhappy with Harshal Patel leaking runs at death for RCB

The Punjab Kings have a ritzy squad, however, they have not tracked down their ideal team mix in IPL 2021. Up until now, they have played six matches, recording two successes and four losses. In their match against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Punjab Kings batting unit was without dynamism and dependability. The trinity of KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, and Chris Gayle was required to ensure sure-footed security aside, yet that hasn't actually been the case up until now.&nbsp;

In the meantime, Royal Challengers Bangalore have ruled their adversaries in IPL 2021. Royal Challengers Bangalore have won five out of their six matches this year. Even after the loss against CSK, they ricocheted back by securing a one-run spine-chiller versus Delhi Capitals.

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

The Punjab Kings lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 14-12. The two teams ran into each other twice in the United Arab Emirates a year ago, with Punjab Kings arising victorious on both occasions.

<h2>Punjab Kings</h2>

Punjab Kings' batting frailties were uncovered in their games against Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Kolkata Knight Riders, where they imploded after KL Rahul returned to the pavilion early. They need to include Dawid Malan into the playing XI to give some stoutness to their batting setup and give them some possibility of reviving their mission after a flimsy beginning.

Their bowling hasn't been poor, as such, however, they need to get the overseas workforce, as Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, and Chris Jordan have not conveyed with the ball.

Probable XI: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Dawid Malan/Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Chris Jordan/Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.

<h2>Royal Challengers Bangalore</h2>

Royal Challengers Bangalore could stay with a similar playing XI they went in within their last game. Albeit, the captain will attempt to get back among the runs as he hasn't had an extraordinary effect, in the midst of opening the batting.&nbsp;

AB de Villiers has scored 692 runs for RCB in matches against Punjab while Virat Kohli has amassed 681 runs versus Punjab Kings.&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj's experience with the Indian team has transformed him into a pristine bowler and Harshal Patel is fleeing with the purple cap. The RCB bowlers kept things generally tight and got wickets at standard spans. Among the bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal has excused 21 Punjab Kings batters in his vocation.

Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Washington Sundar, Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj.

With two valuable points up for grabs, we ought to be in for a cracking challenge at the Narendra Modi Stadium. 
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The Punjab Kings have a ritzy squad, however, they have not tracked down their ideal team mix in IPL 2021. Up until now, they have played six matches, recording two successes and four losses.

The Punjab Kings have a ritzy squad, however, they have not tracked down their ideal team mix in IPL 2021. Up until now, they have played six matches, recording two successes and four losses. In their match against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Punjab Kings batting unit was without dynamism and dependability. The trinity of KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, and Chris Gayle was required to ensure sure-footed security aside, yet that hasn't actually been the case up until now. In the meantime, Royal Challengers Bangalore have ruled their adversaries in IPL 2021. Royal Challengers Bangalore have won five out of their six matches this year. Even after the loss against CSK, they ricocheted back by securing a one-run spine-chiller versus Delhi Capitals. Head-to-Head The Punjab Kings lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 14-12. The two teams ran into each other twice in the United Arab Emirates a year ago, with Punjab Kings arising victorious on both occasions. Punjab Kings Punjab Kings' batting frailties were uncovered in their games against Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Kolkata Knight Riders, where they imploded after KL Rahul returned to the pavilion early. They need to include Dawid Malan into the playing XI to give some stoutness to their batting setup and give them some possibility of reviving their mission after a flimsy beginning. Their bowling hasn't been poor, as such, however, they need to get the overseas workforce, as Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, and Chris Jordan have not conveyed with the ball. Probable XI: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Dawid Malan/Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Chris Jordan/Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh. Royal Challengers Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore could stay with a similar playing XI they went in within their last game. Albeit, the captain will attempt to get back among the runs as he hasn't had an extraordinary effect, in the midst of opening the batting. AB de Villiers has scored 692 runs for RCB in matches against Punjab while Virat Kohli has amassed 681 runs versus Punjab Kings. Mohammed Siraj's experience with the Indian team has transformed him into a pristine bowler and Harshal Patel is fleeing with the purple cap. The RCB bowlers kept things generally tight and got wickets at standard spans. Among the bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal has excused 21 Punjab Kings batters in his vocation. Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Washington Sundar, Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj. With two valuable points up for grabs, we ought to be in for a cracking challenge at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

IPL 2021: Punjab Kings to cross swords with the Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich lauded skipper Virat Kohli and called him the 'most professional player' he has ever seen.

In an interview with BBC Sports, Katich said that ABD and Kohli have wealth of experience and are their own coaches.&nbsp;

"They (Virat &amp; AB de Villiers) are their own coaches because they know their game - and the game - inside out because of the volume of cricket they've played, Virat still wants to learn, though, and is always asking if we can see anything that might improve his game, but a player of his caliber, there is not a lot wrong with his game," Katich said.

"What I learned very quickly is that Virat is probably the most professional player I've ever seen, and that is saying something when you think about the era of Australian cricket I played in (2001-2010).

"Whether that is in the gym or with his nutrition or all the recovery and rehab work you do, he leaves no stone unturned. A lot of players do that but he takes it to the nth degree," the former Australian international added.

"From a leadership perspective, what stood out was his (Kohli's) will to win and will to compete. As a leader, you can't ask much more than that. He was magnificent," Katich further said.

"We try to take as much as we can off his plate. He is such a busy man with leading India and all the commercial commitments he has for RCB throughout the tournament," he signed off.

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich lauded skipper Virat Kohli and called him the 'most professional player' he has ever seen. In an interview with BBC Sports, Katich said that ABD and Kohli have wealth of experience and are their own coaches.

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich lauded skipper Virat Kohli and called him the 'most professional player' he has ever seen. In an interview with BBC Sports, Katich said that ABD and Kohli have wealth of experience and are their own coaches. "They (Virat & AB de Villiers) are their own coaches because they know their game - and the game - inside out because of the volume of cricket they've played, Virat still wants to learn, though, and is always asking if we can see anything that might improve his game, but a player of his caliber, there is not a lot wrong with his game," Katich said. "What I learned very quickly is that Virat is probably the most professional player I've ever seen, and that is saying something when you think about the era of Australian cricket I played in (2001-2010). "Whether that is in the gym or with his nutrition or all the recovery and rehab work you do, he leaves no stone unturned. A lot of players do that but he takes it to the nth degree," the former Australian international added. "From a leadership perspective, what stood out was his (Kohli's) will to win and will to compete. As a leader, you can't ask much more than that. He was magnificent," Katich further said. "We try to take as much as we can off his plate. He is such a busy man with leading India and all the commercial commitments he has for RCB throughout the tournament," he signed off.

'Most professional player': RCB head coach Simon Katich lauds skipper Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore batting coach Sanjay Bangar featured how commitments and contributions from different batsmen have had an effect on the team this season when contrasted with the last IPL.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore right now sit at the third spot in the calls attention to table with five successes of the initial six games. They will be in action today as they take on the Punjab Kings.&nbsp;

Ahead of the game, Sanjay Bangar explained what has had an effect this season for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021.

"Unlike last season, where RCB was dependent a lot on Virat and AB firing all the time with the bat. Maybe Finch wasn't contributing enough, some other guys who were part of the team were unable to do that. But this season has been pretty good, We have contributions from various batsmen," said Sanjay &nbsp;Bangar.

"It was Padikkal, or Virat or Glenn Maxwell&nbsp;or AB de Villiers or in the last game, you saw contribution from Rajat Patidar... how composed he was. From that perspective, it augurs really well for the team. There are multiple players who on their day can win the match on their own." – he added.&nbsp;

Punjab Kings are coming in this game on the rear of a loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders. They will before long have to fire getting focused on the off chance that they need to save themselves in dispute for a season finisher spot. In the interim, RCB ought to be the top pick to seal one of the season finisher spots, given their splendid beginning to the season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore batting coach Sanjay Bangar featured how commitments and contributions from different batsmen have had an effect on the team this season when contrasted with the last IPL.

Royal Challengers Bangalore batting coach Sanjay Bangar featured how commitments and contributions from different batsmen have had an effect on the team this season when contrasted with the last IPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore right now sit at the third spot in the calls attention to table with five successes of the initial six games. They will be in action today as they take on the Punjab Kings. Ahead of the game, Sanjay Bangar explained what has had an effect this season for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021. "Unlike last season, where RCB was dependent a lot on Virat and AB firing all the time with the bat. Maybe Finch wasn't contributing enough, some other guys who were part of the team were unable to do that. But this season has been pretty good, We have contributions from various batsmen," said Sanjay Bangar. "It was Padikkal, or Virat or Glenn Maxwell or AB de Villiers or in the last game, you saw contribution from Rajat Patidar... how composed he was. From that perspective, it augurs really well for the team. There are multiple players who on their day can win the match on their own." – he added. Punjab Kings are coming in this game on the rear of a loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders. They will before long have to fire getting focused on the off chance that they need to save themselves in dispute for a season finisher spot. In the interim, RCB ought to be the top pick to seal one of the season finisher spots, given their splendid beginning to the season.

IPL 2021: Sanjay Bangar describes what has made the difference for the team this season

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa flew back on Monday in the wake of leaving the Royal Challengers Bangalore halfway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. He said that the bio-secure bubble in India for IPL 2021 didn't have a sense of security as the one that was set up in UAE for the 2020 edition.&nbsp;

Adam Zampa recorded a few reasons that constrained him to quit midway.

The 29-year-old said it would have been a superior alternative to have IPL 2021 in UAE. He referenced that he felt that more helpless on the grounds that the league is being held in India.&nbsp;

“I just feel like because it’s India, we’re always being told about the hygiene over here and being extra careful ... I just felt like it was the most vulnerable. The IPL that was held in Dubai six months ago didn’t feel that way at all."

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"I felt like that was extremely safe. Personally, I feel like that would have been a better option originally for this IPL but obviously, there’s a lot of political stuff that goes into it.

Adam Zampa likewise communicated apprehensions about the T20 World Cup in India in the not-so-distant future.&nbsp;

“Obviously there’s the T20 World Cup that’s meant to be happening here later this year. That’s probably going to be the next discussion in the cricket world. Six months is a long time,” Adam Zampa added.

<h2>“Definitely a financial sacrifice, but mental health first” - Adam Zampa</h2>

The RCB cricketer wasn't discovering sufficient inspiration as he was just warming the bench. Adam Zampa didn't feature in the playing XI in any of RCB's initial five games this season.

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“Obviously the COVID situation over here is pretty dire. I just felt, rocking up to training and stuff, obviously, I wasn’t playing in the team as well, I was going to training and I wasn’t finding the motivation,” Adam Zampa&nbsp;

“There were a few other things like bubble fatigue and the chance to get home, once all the news broke about the flights and everything. I thought this was the best time to make the call.”

“There’s a lot of people coming out and saying games of cricket could be a reprieve for some people but that’s also going to be a personal answer,” Adam Zampa added. 
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Leg-spinner Adam Zampa flew back on Monday in the wake of leaving the Royal Challengers Bangalore halfway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. He said that the bio-secure bubble in India for IPL 2021 didn't have a sense of security as the one that was set up in UAE for the 2020 edition.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa flew back on Monday in the wake of leaving the Royal Challengers Bangalore halfway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. He said that the bio-secure bubble in India for IPL 2021 didn't have a sense of security as the one that was set up in UAE for the 2020 edition. Adam Zampa recorded a few reasons that constrained him to quit midway. The 29-year-old said it would have been a superior alternative to have IPL 2021 in UAE. He referenced that he felt that more helpless on the grounds that the league is being held in India. “I just feel like because it’s India, we’re always being told about the hygiene over here and being extra careful ... I just felt like it was the most vulnerable. The IPL that was held in Dubai six months ago didn’t feel that way at all." ALSO READ: IPL 2021: T Natarajan undergoes knee surgery, thanks BCCI and medical staff "I felt like that was extremely safe. Personally, I feel like that would have been a better option originally for this IPL but obviously, there’s a lot of political stuff that goes into it. Adam Zampa likewise communicated apprehensions about the T20 World Cup in India in the not-so-distant future. “Obviously there’s the T20 World Cup that’s meant to be happening here later this year. That’s probably going to be the next discussion in the cricket world. Six months is a long time,” Adam Zampa added. “Definitely a financial sacrifice, but mental health first” - Adam Zampa The RCB cricketer wasn't discovering sufficient inspiration as he was just warming the bench. Adam Zampa didn't feature in the playing XI in any of RCB's initial five games this season. ALSO READ: 'We can’t be doctors, but we can be helpers': Jaydev Unadkat on playing IPL amid COVID-19 pandemic “Obviously the COVID situation over here is pretty dire. I just felt, rocking up to training and stuff, obviously, I wasn’t playing in the team as well, I was going to training and I wasn’t finding the motivation,” Adam Zampa “There were a few other things like bubble fatigue and the chance to get home, once all the news broke about the flights and everything. I thought this was the best time to make the call.” “There’s a lot of people coming out and saying games of cricket could be a reprieve for some people but that’s also going to be a personal answer,” Adam Zampa added.

'India didn't feel as safe as UAE': Adam Zampa on pulling out of IPL 2021

The Delhi Capitals will go up against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday, April 27, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Delhi Capitals will head into the game on the rear of a Super Over prevail upon Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rishabh Pant kept his nerve as captain, with his choice to hand the ball to Axar Patel ending up being a masterstroke. The nearby success expanded DC's triumphant run and impelled them to the second spot in the IPL 2021 standings.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's&nbsp;unbeaten record, then again, reached a sudden conclusion on account of a clinical Chennai Super Kings side. Although, the Challengers will aim to get back on the winning track. This year they've had the option to track down a playing XI that plugs every one of the holes that existed already. The over-reliance on Virat Kohli and de Villiers isn't so distinct.

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<h2>Head to Head</h2>

The Royal Challengers Bangalore lead the head-to-head record against the Delhi Capitals by 15-10. Although, the Delhi Capitals didn't lose to RCB in both of their two games in IPL 2020.&nbsp;

The two teams played&nbsp;in Abu Dhabi and Dubai a year ago. The Capitals squashed the Royal Challengers by 59 runs at the Dubai International Stadium before beating them by six wickets at Sheik Zayed Stadium.

<h2>Delhi Capitals</h2>

Ravichandran Ashwin reported his takeoff from their bio bubble. While they could incorporate Lalit Yadav as a substitution, Delhi will most likely miss the veteran spinner.

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They can likewise incorporate somebody like Ishant Sharma, given the surface in Ahmedabad suits the pacers more. Delhi Capitals will probably not roll out additional improvements to their side who has won three on the jog.

Delhi captain Rishan Pant has scored 319 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Steven Smith, Rishabh Pant Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan

<h2>Royal Challengers Bangalore</h2>

The middle-order collapse additionally featured RCB's batting inadequacies, with many proposing the franchise is playing one batsman less. It could incite Royal Challengers Bangalore to bring back Shahbaz Ahmed or Rajat Patidar, with Finn Allen and Mohammed Azharuddeen standing ready too.&nbsp;

A fit-again Daniel Sams could come instead of a drained Dan Christian as well.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in the IPL matches among Bangalore and Delhi. The RCB captain has amassed 921 runs while playing for RCB against DC and the skipper would be aiming to go well today.

Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Shahbaz Ahmed/Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Washington Sundar, Dan Christian/Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammad Siraj

With another new wicket and new elements at play, the two teams will be anxious to get success and infuse more momentum into their mission. Considering something similar, a thriller could unfurl in Ahmedabad.

The Delhi Capitals will go up against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday, April 27, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Delhi Capitals will head into the game on the rear of a Super Over prevail upon Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The Delhi Capitals will go up against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday, April 27, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Delhi Capitals will head into the game on the rear of a Super Over prevail upon Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rishabh Pant kept his nerve as captain, with his choice to hand the ball to Axar Patel ending up being a masterstroke. The nearby success expanded DC's triumphant run and impelled them to the second spot in the IPL 2021 standings. Royal Challengers Bangalore's unbeaten record, then again, reached a sudden conclusion on account of a clinical Chennai Super Kings side. Although, the Challengers will aim to get back on the winning track. This year they've had the option to track down a playing XI that plugs every one of the holes that existed already. The over-reliance on Virat Kohli and de Villiers isn't so distinct. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 to go ahead as scheduled, says Sourav Ganguly Head to Head The Royal Challengers Bangalore lead the head-to-head record against the Delhi Capitals by 15-10. Although, the Delhi Capitals didn't lose to RCB in both of their two games in IPL 2020. The two teams played in Abu Dhabi and Dubai a year ago. The Capitals squashed the Royal Challengers by 59 runs at the Dubai International Stadium before beating them by six wickets at Sheik Zayed Stadium. Delhi Capitals Ravichandran Ashwin reported his takeoff from their bio bubble. While they could incorporate Lalit Yadav as a substitution, Delhi will most likely miss the veteran spinner. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: With four overseas players left, Rajasthan Royals seek for player loans They can likewise incorporate somebody like Ishant Sharma, given the surface in Ahmedabad suits the pacers more. Delhi Capitals will probably not roll out additional improvements to their side who has won three on the jog. Delhi captain Rishan Pant has scored 319 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Steven Smith, Rishabh Pant Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan Royal Challengers Bangalore The middle-order collapse additionally featured RCB's batting inadequacies, with many proposing the franchise is playing one batsman less. It could incite Royal Challengers Bangalore to bring back Shahbaz Ahmed or Rajat Patidar, with Finn Allen and Mohammed Azharuddeen standing ready too. A fit-again Daniel Sams could come instead of a drained Dan Christian as well. Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in the IPL matches among Bangalore and Delhi. The RCB captain has amassed 921 runs while playing for RCB against DC and the skipper would be aiming to go well today. Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Shahbaz Ahmed/Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Washington Sundar, Dan Christian/Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammad Siraj With another new wicket and new elements at play, the two teams will be anxious to get success and infuse more momentum into their mission. Considering something similar, a thriller could unfurl in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2021, DC vs RCB Preview: Battle for top spot intensifies as Delhi take on Bangalore

Simon Katich has opened up on how he approaches training stalwarts of the game like AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli. The Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach says they are their own mentors given the measure of cricket the two have played at the worldwide level.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a romping start to their IPL 2021 journey, dominating 4 games out of 5. In a conversation with BBC Sports, Simon Katich clarified how Virat Kohli is continually hoping to enhance seemingly insignificant details despite the fact that he realises his game back to front.

"Virat Kohli and&nbsp;AB de Villiers are their own coaches because they know their game - and the game - inside out because of the volume of cricket they've played, Virat still wants to learn, though, and is always asking if we can see anything that might improve his game, but a player of his caliber, there is not a lot wrong with his game."

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Simon Katich additionally uncovered how Virat Kohli is the most expert player, he has at any point come across in his profession. The 45-year-old features how the Indian captain investigates every possibility with regards to rec centre work, sustenance, recuperation and recovery.

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"What I learned very quickly is that Virat is probably the most professional player I've ever seen, and that is saying something when you think about the era of Australian cricket I played in 2001-2010, Whether that is in the gym or with his nutrition or all the recovery and rehab work you do, he leaves no stone unturned. A lot of players do that but he takes it to the nth degree," the former Australian international added.

Simon Katich has opened up on how he approaches training stalwarts of the game like AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli. The Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach says they are their own mentors given the measure of cricket the two have played at the worldwide level.

Simon Katich has opened up on how he approaches training stalwarts of the game like AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli. The Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach says they are their own mentors given the measure of cricket the two have played at the worldwide level. Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a romping start to their IPL 2021 journey, dominating 4 games out of 5. In a conversation with BBC Sports, Simon Katich clarified how Virat Kohli is continually hoping to enhance seemingly insignificant details despite the fact that he realises his game back to front. "Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are their own coaches because they know their game - and the game - inside out because of the volume of cricket they've played, Virat still wants to learn, though, and is always asking if we can see anything that might improve his game, but a player of his caliber, there is not a lot wrong with his game." ALSO READ: 'Shubman Gill is struggling': Sunil Gavaskar comes up with bold suggestion for KKR Simon Katich additionally uncovered how Virat Kohli is the most expert player, he has at any point come across in his profession. The 45-year-old features how the Indian captain investigates every possibility with regards to rec centre work, sustenance, recuperation and recovery. ALSO READ: IPL 2021, DC vs RCB Preview: Battle for top spot intensify as Delhi take on Bangalore "What I learned very quickly is that Virat is probably the most professional player I've ever seen, and that is saying something when you think about the era of Australian cricket I played in 2001-2010, Whether that is in the gym or with his nutrition or all the recovery and rehab work you do, he leaves no stone unturned. A lot of players do that but he takes it to the nth degree," the former Australian international added.

IPL 2021: How to coach AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli? RCB's Simon Katich responds