RCB batsman AB de Villiers got back to rigorous training and described the first session as really good as he kept his basics in place. Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore have completed their mandatory six-day quarantine in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have finally begun their training.
According to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) the players and the support staff need quarantine for six days on reaching UAE and go through three Covid-19 tests resulting negative, only then can they begin their training. RCB have completed all the necessities according to the SOP and started their training.
I played some nice shots in the end and it was enjoyable: AB de Villiers on RCB’s first training session
AB De Villiers was seen back on the pitch, training in UAE, after completing the mandatory quarantine with his squad. He described the first session as enjoyable and the sticky wicket was a bit challenging for him. He said the first training session was just like he had wanted it to be.
“It was very good, enjoyable to be out there, the wicket was a bit sticky so it was a great challenge, actually if I could have it my way, I would have wanted my first net session to go like this only after a long time,” De Villiers said in a video posted on the official Twitter handle of RCB.”
“I kept my basics in place, watched the ball carefully, I played some nice shots in the end and it was enjoyable,” he added.
RCB aim for the title in their 13th attempt
RCB have never won the IPL, however, they have reached the final thrice, under three different captains but the IPL title has never got in their hands. The rumours suggest we could witness a destructive opening partnership of Virat Kohli and new team addition Australian Aaron Finch.
The IPL 2020 will begin from September 19 till November 10, a total 53-day campaign will see all the eight teams play in UAE. The venue this time is UAE and matches will be played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.