A heartwarming moment captured during a training session in Dharamsala has propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli even further into the limelight amidst the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. In a video that quickly went viral on social media, Kohli, the star batter of RCB, was seen engaging in an impromptu session with young cricketers, signing autographs and sharing invaluable insights.
This heartening interaction?comes at a crucial juncture?for RCB, who have been experiencing a rollercoaster ride in this year's IPL.?Despite a slow start to their campaign, with just one win in the first half of the season, Kohli's team has mounted an impressive comeback, securing three consecutive victories.?
Currently occupying the seventh position on the points table with four wins out of 11 matches and 8 points to their name, RCB faces a must-win situation against Punjab Kings to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Kohli's individual brilliance has been a standout feature of RCB's resurgence, with the?prolific batsman?emerging?as the highest run-scorer of the season, amassing 542 runs in 11 matches.?His stellar performances have?not only?endeared him to fans worldwide?but also?earned him a spot in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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However, as the anticipation builds for the marquee tournament, there remains speculation regarding Kohli's batting position in the Indian XI. While some advocate for Kohli to open alongside Rohit Sharma, a pairing that has only been tested once in the T20 format, others argue in?favor?of retaining Kohli's traditional spot at number three in the batting order.
As RCB gears up for their crucial encounter against Punjab Kings, who are also vying for a spot in the playoffs with the same number of points but a lower net run rate, the stakes couldn't be higher. Led by Faf du Plessis, RCB enters the showdown buoyed by their recent winning streak, aiming to maintain their momentum and secure a vital victory in their quest for IPL glory.
Earlier on Tuesday, a sizable crowd of fans assembled at Kangra Airport in Himachal Pradesh to welcome the arrival of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of their upcoming IPL 2024 fixture against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
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The majority of the airport crowd had gathered in anticipation of catching a glimpse of their favorite cricketer, Virat Kohli, who received an enthusiastic welcome as he emerged from the airport building to thunderous cheers.
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