The pre-tournament preparations for Royal Challengers Bangalore kicked off without their star player, Virat Kohli, who is expected to join the camp in the coming days ahead of their IPL opener against Chennai Super Kings on March 22.
Under the guidance of their new head coach Andy Flower and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat, the domestic players assembled for the camp and engaged in their training routines on the inaugural day.
While Faf du Plessis, the team captain, and West Indies paceman Alzarri Joseph were present, Kohli, India's cricketing sensation, is yet to fully integrate after his paternity break, which saw him miss out on the England Test series.
According to a BCCI source familiar with the IPL team activities, Kohli's arrival is anticipated within a few days.
The fans might catch their first glimpse of Kohli during 'RCB Unbox', an eagerly anticipated annual event where fans get to interact with their beloved stars.
Addressing the team during the training session, Du Plessis expressed his admiration for coach Flower, labeling him as an exceptional mentor, while Flower himself highlighted the opportunity to script a new chapter in RCB's journey.
"It's a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the next chapter of RCB's story," Flower remarked, reflecting the team's excitement for the upcoming season.
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