Virat Kohli took the field at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday for the first time since he last played a competitive cricket match in January this year.
Kohli joined the rest of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad in their training session at their home venue and will return to the sport after a lengthy break when they face Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk Stadium in the season opener of the 2024 season of the IPL on Friday.
Virat Kohli Returned In RCB Training Session
RCB set up a video of Virat Kohli showing up at the group inn and looking at their exercise center offices. ” It’s great to be back, right off the bat playing cricket and simply getting going the IPL,” Kohli says in the video. In recordings posted by fans via online entertainment, the previous commander should be visible participating in getting drills and a round of football. He likewise should have been visible collaborating with Du Plessis on various events.
Kohli’s First Training Session With RCB
Kohli joined the rest of the RCB squad in a training session on Monday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The former captain seemed to be his typical self, diligently taking part in fielding drills and joking around with his teammates. On Sunday, Kohli was seen speaking to RCB women’s captain Smriti Mandhana via a video call soon after they won the 2024 WPL final against Delhi Capitals.
Uncertainty Over Kohli Playing T20 WC
Virat Kohli’s performances in the league will be keenly watched by the Indian selectors, with the T20 World Cup coming closely on the heels of the 2024 IPL. There have been rumours of selectors pondering over dropping Kohli from the squad for the tournament. RCB, who have never won the IPL, begin their campaign against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Friday.