Virat Kohli, at only 24, possesses an insatiable passion for cricket that has propelled him to achieve great heights as an early career player.
His leadership skills were also demonstrated when he led India to a 5-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka – becoming the first ever captain to achieve such an achievement in Indian cricket history.
Virat Kohli Terror threat:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have cancelled their only practice session ahead of their IPL 2024 Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals due to a security threat against Virat Kohli, according to reports in Bengali daily Anandbazar Patrika. They apparently received this information after Gujarat Police arrested four individuals at Ahmedabad airport for suspected involvement in terrorist activities.
Kohli performed admirably during India’s run to the semifinals at this year’s ODI World Cup and achieved five fifties without quite reaching 100 runs for the first time ever – becoming the fastest to 20,000 international runs across all formats in his career.
Kohli led India against Sri Lanka and South Africa in three tri-series during 2013-14 as MS Dhoni was injured, winning Player of the Tournament award at 2016 T20I World Cup as well. Additionally, Kohli found new ways of winning games, becoming an expert chaser.
Kohli is the most successful captain at global events, winning three international ICC tournaments – 2014 Champions Trophy, 2021 T20 World Cup and 2019 ODI World Cup – during his four year cricketing career. As one of the greatest batsmen of all time and current most prolific run scorer in all forms of the game. His technical prowess rivals that of legendary Sachin Tendulkar while his fitness is comparable to top athletes outside cricket alone.
RCB cancels practice
RCB have postponed their practice session prior to their Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals due to security fears. While they have yet to release an official statement regarding these security worries, Anandabazar Patrika quoted Gujarat police officials who indicated that Kohli’s safety is their top priority.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore players were scheduled to attend a practice session at Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad; however, due to arrests of four individuals suspected of terrorist activities at Ahmedabad airport. Police discovered weapons, videos and suspicious texts which indicated an attack plot against Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli.
While RCB cancelled their training sessions, RR continued with them with additional security provided through police convoys escorting their team bus and players entering through green corridors into the stadium.
Though they were forced to cancel a practice session, RCB remains confident of an impressive performance against Rajasthan Royals and progressing to the final. They’ve won six matches consecutively since their elimination match against them on March 18th; led by Virat Kohli they boast an experienced squad including AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Sreenath Aravind Kedar Jadhav Aniket Chaudhary Mitchell Starc among many others.
RCB skips press conference
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare to enter the field for the IPL 2024 Eliminator matchup, and Gujarat Police advised both teams not to practice due to threats to Virat Kohli, according to Bengali newspaper Anandabazar Patrika. Police arrested four individuals at Ahmedabad airport on Monday for suspected terrorist activities, recovering arms, videos, and texts messages from their hideout – information which they then shared with both RCB and RR teams.
Though difficult to confirm the claims made about RCB’s claim of security concerns for Kohli before their Eliminator match, the team did skip their press conference prior to it and refused to provide an explanation for their decision. It is clear that they take security very seriously and it’s commendable they put his safety before all others.
RCB have shown resilience following recent incidents by keeping many key players, such as Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy, Shikhar Dhawan, Harshal Patel, Varun Aaron and Yuzvendra Chahal for this season. In addition, Iqbal Abdulla, Manvinder Bisla Mitchell Starc Rilee Rossouw Yogesh Takawale were added during the transfer window for competition against Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians this IPL season – considered to be strong contenders against Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians teams such as Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians this time round. They remain one of favourites to lift this year’s IPL trophy.
RCB skips Eliminator
Kohli channels his aggression into an incessant quest for runs at the crease, using his innovative yet sound technique to judge early and effortlessly run through pace bowlers’ deliveries while also being adept against spinners’ foot movement without ever looking awkward at his post.
Kohli stands out not just due to his exceptional batting; what sets him apart is his ambition. Since taking up the baton from legendary captain Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli has rewritten cricketing history with each new match he plays, breaking every record in the process.
India’s selectors took a risk when they gave him a run in their side, but Kohli quickly made his mark on the biggest stage – World Cup final in 2011 – by scoring an elegant century against South Africa. That innings set off an unstoppable run chase run-chase run as Kohli quickly become India’s greatest all-format run accumulator.
Due to security concerns, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were forced to forgo practicing ahead of their crucial Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Ahmedabad, according to Bengal daily Anandabazaar Patrika. For their own protection, enhanced security was deployed outside their team hotel while an exclusive entrance for only members was established which wasn’t open to other guests at the facility. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ovAkOQ8a18