Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli. Image Credits: Twitter

Former Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, will be playing his consecutive 16th season for the Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, he has been played two finals so far but has unable to lift the trophy.

While, Ex-Indian cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar thinks Kohli will be lifting the IPL trophy this time, as they have a commendable bowling attack and plus if their skipper Faf du Plessis scored runs in the season.

RCB squad in IPL 2023
RCB squad in IPL 2023. Image Credits: Twitter

Manjrekar thinks this will be Kohli’s year in IPL-

“Yes, I feel Virat Kohli’s dream of winning the trophy will come true this time. They have a wonderful bowling attack. If Faf du Plessis scores runs, they will have a great chance.

“RCB’s director of cricket Mike Hesson had stated that the team would be looking to stick with the opening combination of Kohli and Du Plessis with Rajat Patidar playing at No.3. However, with Patidar now set to miss the first half of IPL 2023, RCB may have to rethink that strategy,” he said on ESPNCricinfo.

Ace Indian batter was one of the longest-serving captains in the history of the IPL but when he stepped down after the 2021 season, only the 2016 runners-up finish was the best finish that the team managed under him. He now would be looking to propel the team to the title along with current skipper du Plessis.

“Yes, I feel Virat Kohli’s dream of winning the trophy will come true this time. They have a wonderful bowling attack. If Faf du Plessis scores runs, they will have a great chance,” said by Manjrekar.

RCB will be missing some big names in their IPL 2023 opener. The sixteenth edition of the tournament is scheduled to get underway on Friday (March 31) with a clash between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.

Benagluru-based side, on the other hand, will open their campaign on Sunday (April 2) with a mouthwatering clash against five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians. And while RCB would have liked to field their strongest-possible lineup for their tournament opener, they would not be able to do so due to injury setbacks.