Once more, Faf is anticipated to establish a significant alliance with RCB icon Virat Kohli, who is making his comeback to action following a voluntary two-and-a-half-month sabbatical. Since the January Afghanistan T20I series, Virat Kohli has been sidelined to take care of his family.
During India’s Test series against England in February 2024, Kohli and Anushka became parents to their second child. Regarding his friendship with Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis stated that their shared passion for fitness was the reason they clicked right away during Faf’s first season at RCB. Even at 39 years old, Faf is one of the fittest cricket players on the scene.
Faf was one of the world’s most athletic fielders during his international cricket career. For young people who wish to pursue professional sports, Du Plessis thinks that Kohli is a great role model. The captain of the RCB emphasized the value of maintaining fitness in addition to talent in order to guarantee long and prosperous careers.
I think that’s why we connected so well- Faf du Plessis on his similarities with Virat Kohli
Faf Du Plessis discussed about his connection with Virat Kohli in an interview with Star Sports:
“We look at a holistic approach to being a professional sportsman and I think that’s why we connected so well in my first season at RCB, we were very similar. And yes he’s (Kohli) amazing, he trains hard, he’s very fit, and I feel like in today’s age of sport you have to be like that if you’re looking for longevity,”
Under Faf du Plessis’s leadership, Royal Challengers Bangalore finished sixth in the previous season. This time around, the team hopes to raise the bar with the addition of Australian all-arounder Cameron Green, who is currently in excellent form.
I hope he gets back to IPL 2016 kind of form- Varun Aaron on Virat Kohli’s comeback
Citing personal reasons, Virat Kohli withdrew from the current Test series against England. The RCB player’s expected return date for the IPL 2024 season has not yet been determined.
Varun Aaron, a former Indian bowler, believes that the supporters will undoubtedly want to see Kohli back as soon as possible. He thinks the former captain of the RCB would be hungry for excellence when he returns.
Aaron stated the following to Star Sports: