After losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the final over in a tight low-scoring eliminator, it was curtains for Royal Challengers Bangalore. This was particularly heartbreaking for many RCB fans as it was also their captain Virat Kohli’s last season as the team’s captain as he left the captaincy and remained as a player for the franchise position this season. was announced. Kohli hasn’t won a single IPL trophy in his tenure as RCB captain.
Kohli’s sister Bhavna Kohli has penned an emotional message on Instagram about her brother’s stint as the captain of the IPL team. Bhavna’s message spoke of Kohli giving his best as a captain and taking responsibility in difficult times. According to his sister, Kohli’s name is synonymous with the captain of RCB.
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“You gave your best as a captain. You have always held your shoulders high, no matter how difficult the situation. You are and will always be a remarkable captain, a name synonymous with RCB captaincy. Forever worthy of respect and admiration. Proud of you brother,” wrote Bhavna.
Kohli, in his 9 years as RCB captain since 2013, has not managed to win a single IPL season, despite reaching the playoffs in 4 editions of the mega event. 2016 was the best year for the Indian captain when he scored 973 runs at an average of 81.08. Bangalore also reached the final that year.
After announcing his departure from India’s captaincy in limited overs cricket after the upcoming T20 World Cup, the champion player also expressed his desire to step down as RCB captain this season.
RCB lost to Eoin Morgan-led KKR in the Eliminator, thanks to a stellar performance from Sunil Narine, who took 4 wickets to restrict RCB to 138 and then backed his side with a quick 15-ball 26 off the slow Sharjah. helped to follow. Wicket.
KKR will now take on the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals in the second qualifier for a place in the final against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. The match between DC and KKR will start on Wednesday, 13 October at 7:30 PM.
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