Former Australia cricketer and coach Dav Whatmore believes the RCB team looks well balanced this season and will be the one to watch in IPL 2020. The Royal Challengers Bangalore squad have started their training after completing the mandatory quarantine. RCB have reached the final thrice, under three different captains but the IPL title has never got in their hands. With a new coaching team, they would look to break the jinx and get their hands on the silverware.
The Indian Premier League will be played in the UAE this season, where pitches are slow and dry. The change in venue was commanded because of the increasing cases of Covid-19 in India. The matches in IPL 2020 will be played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
RCB Team. Image Credit: Getty Images.
RCB has a better balance in this edition of the IPL: Dav Whatmore
The Baroda head coach was asked about his views on the IPL 2020 and which side does he feel will do the best.
Dav Whatmore was asked about the team with balanced attack, he answered “There are a few, but RCB has a better balance in this edition of the IPL.”
He was asked about the pitch’s role in helping spinners to which he answered, “Spinners will always have an important part to play. But smart pacers with good variations will also be effective.”
He also mentioned RCB’s Yuzvendra Chahal to shine with the ball this season in the IPL.
“I expect all the spinners to do well, perhaps leggie Yuzvendra Chahal may lead the group.”
Yuzvendra Chahal (Credits: BCCI)
RCB’s bid to win the IPL
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. Dav Whatmore believes Virat Kohli will be in top form in the PL 2020. In 177 matches for the Bengaluru-based franchise, Virat Kohli has scored 5412 runs, including five centuries, and is the highest run-getter in the IPL.
Virat Kohli. Image Credit: Getty Images.
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.
