The secret to Virat Kohli's phenomenal success, says Dhruv Munjal, lies in his fitness and a tenacious urge to be the best.
The dew factor will go out of the window but the searing heat will be an issue when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on a better prepared Rajasthan Royals in the first of the 10 IPL double-headers, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.
Guess who the most under-rated batsman in the IPL is, according to Kohli?
On Monday, during Royal Challengers Bangalore's opening game against SunRisers Hyderabad, in Dubai, the players wore jerseys sporting "My COVID Heroes" to pay tribute to the "Real Challengers".
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Uppal on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli on Monday made his first appearance in the training session of his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.
'Chilling with these dudes post practice @ABdeVilliers17 @HarshalPatel23', Kohli tweeted as AB, Chikoo and Harshal grinned broadly.
Virat Kohli was more than happy to impart some batting lessons for Mumbai Indians's young duo of Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera.
Virat Kohli became the first RCB player to complete 100 catches, while CSK smashed the third-highest number of sixes in an IPL innings against KKR.
When Virat Kohli is on the field and off it, you can expect a torrent of emotions...
Virat Kohli just can't wait for the IPL to begin!
Gujarat Titans knocked Royal Challengers Bangalore out of IPL 2023 with a six-wicket win, allowing Mumbai Indians to sneak through as the fourth team in the play-offs.
Virat Kohli has managed to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record in the Indian Premier League record as captain.
Tottenham Hotspur Captain Harry Kane wrote, 'Nice technique right there.'
Virat Kohli took a moment to send his well wishes to his wife and mother in honour of Mother's Day
The duo were snapped laughing about something as youngster Shivam Dube stood around listening to the conversation.
'A game of bonds, friendships and brotherhood!', CSK captioned the video on Instagram.
Kohli's RCB team-mates made sure that their skipper enjoyed his birthday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has said his team has no special plans for restricting opposition captain and star player Virat Kohli when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League.
Virat Kohli has finally clarified his stance on unfriending the Australian team, saying he 'meant only a couple of guys' and that his comments were blown out of proportion. But what has made the Indian captain changed his tune? Does the Indian Premier League ring any bells, asks Norma Godinho/Rediff.com.
Virat Kohli got an opportunity to cool down after hectic pre-IPL practice.
From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 45 runs in their opening match of the Indian Premier League.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli remembered 'controversial' former franchise director Vijay Mallya for picking him in the team and providing an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best players. "My association with RCB has been special as it has been exciting from the first season. I was chosen to play for RCB by Mr Mallya. I have learnt so much and getting to play with the world's best players. "I am welcomed here warmly, I love this franchise, the city, fans, deep connection," he told reporters on the eve of his team's face-off with Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Mallya, who has defaulted in loans in excess of Rs 9000 crore, is facing probe by various investigative agencies. The 60-year-old bought RCB in 2008 but the popular franchise has not been able to win a single Indian Premier League title in eight attempts.
Virat Kohli smashed a 58-ball 99 before Jaydev Unadkat picked up a five-wicket haul to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to a narrow four-run win over Delhi Daredevils on Friday, and enhance their chances of qualifying for the play-offs of the Pepsi Indian Premier League.
Game 19 of the Indian Premier League will see Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
After the 2nd and final Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, Kohli will be back in the city and at the Chinnaswamy Stadium donning RCB's red and gold, out to motivate his team to an elusive IPL crown.
Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to build on the momentum when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Wednesday.
Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 35 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow-over rate during Saturday's Indian Premier League match against Kings XI Punjab, in Mohali.
They unveiled the home and away jersey's in Bengaluru.
'When I spoke to him yesterday I knew something was brewing. Well played my friend.'
Du Plessis backed Kohli, his one-time teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore, to come back stronger from the struggles, and said retirement is a "very personal" choice.
Will take action against those abusing Shubman Gill's sister: DCW chief Maliwal
Harbhajan mentioned that the incident marred the game's excitement, adding that he experienced a similar situation during the first edition of the league in 2008.
Kohli has consistently dominated headlines with his extraordinary batting prowess.
'Love you RCB, we'll try again next year. You've done a great job this time.'
The South African couldn't control his laughter as Kohli whispered something in his ears.
The cricket world and its aunt and uncle may pass daily judgment on Virat Kohli's poor run of form this year, but the man himself seems untroubled, clearly confident that his return to the majesty and magnificence of old is just a couple of games away.
'Posts disappear and the captain isn't informed," Kohli wrote.
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