published by, Akash Biswas
Last Update: March 22, 2023, 22:56 IST
RCB captain Faf du Plessis reached Bengaluru
After reaching Bengaluru, the RCB skipper talked about his form and also expressed his excitement to play in front of a packed stadium
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis has joined the team camp in Bengaluru ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, which begins on March 31.
South African, who took over the captaincy from Virat Kohli In the 2022 season, was last seen in action during the inaugural edition of the SA20 where he captained the Joburg Super Kings to the semi-finals.
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After reaching Bengaluru, the RCB skipper talked about his form and also expressed his excitement to play in front of a packed stadium.
“It is great to be back in Bangalore. I didn’t really feel the home audience in the last season. Really excited for this year as I will be playing in front of packed stadiums. I am really looking forward to it,” Faf said in a video posted by RCB on their social media.
“The SA League was the last competition we played. Hopefully, I can take the field again,” he said.
The skipper further added that he was in touch with key players and coaches, “I think it’s important to touch base with some of the overseas players, especially where they are in the world, how they are doing and how their bodies are doing. Obviously, the coaching staff is also in touch with him.
“There are some young niggles in the team, we are just trying to make sure we work our way through it. We are getting in good and early, so a team before the competition starts,” du Plessis said. It’s good for everyone to spend some time together.”
RCB had a stellar IPL season last year, finishing fourth with eight from 14 matches. Coming into his second stint with RCB, Du Plessis will be hoping to help them get their hands on the elusive IPL trophy this time around.
The three-time finalists will begin their campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 2.
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