AB de Villiers bats after Virat Kohli in RCB nets under lights in Dubai; watch video

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are ensuring that y leave stone unturned in ir preparations ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). After completion of ir six-day quarantine period, Virat Kohli-led side wasted time to get back into ir training. y commenced ir training program on Saturday, where skipper Virat Kohli was seen having a go at nets. On second day, many more players took part in session, including AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Mann, Chris Morris, Umesh Yadav, Parthiv Patel and ors.

Bangalore-based franchise took to Twitter to share an update from ir second practice session. y wrote about RCB squad sweating it out in Dubai and t wasting any time to get back into groove. In video shared by team, RCB squad was seen engaging in a rigorous practice session under lights.

AB de Villiers expresses excitement at return to batting in nets after COVID-19 enforced hiatus

RCB's star batsman AB de Villiers seemed to have a productive first proper nets session this year, facing likes of Chris Morris and Umesh Yadav. De Villiers walked into bat after Virat Kohli completed his nets session. "It was really good, very enjoyable to be out re,” said De Villiers after having a net under lights at ICC Academy. “It's night time here – a bit blurry, lights and wicket a bit sticky. Actually, if I had it my way (this is) exactly way I'd like my first net to be after a long time.” AB de Villiers' South African teammate Dale Steyn also was seen bowling in nets.

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RCB squad to adopt 'personalised training approach' in IPL 2020

RCB squad has adopted a new personalised training approach for IPL 2020 during ir three-week training camp at  ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai. In an official statement released by RCB, franchise's head of cricket operations, Mike Hesson spoke about how a single training plan will t suit players considering current scenario as well as player's mindset due to pandemic.

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franchise's head coach, Simon Katich, also spoke about training programme designed to ensure player's bodies are prepared for rigorous tournament and also eugh time is provided to m to work on ir skills. Split-group sessions have been designed by manment to ensure same.

He plans to move towards training with full squad and playing practice matches only once all players are back in touch. He feels personalised training programme will also be beneficial considering COVID-19 situation as entire squad will t be present toger.

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RCB in IPL 2020

team manment is ensuring in several ways that players are completely ready for tournament. RCB's official Instagram handle keeps sharing several insights on team. From video conferencing to a revised training approach,  manment is ensuring players are ready for mega-event.

Virat Kohli-led side boasts of explosive batsmen such as Kohli. AB de Villiers and Aaron Finch whereas y also have proven bowlers such as Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra Chahal and Navdeep Saini in ir arsenal. Riding on all of such factors, Virat Kohli will be looking to clinch his maiden IPL title for his franchise.

AB de Villiers is one of most experienced players for franchise. He has scored a total of 4,395 runs in 154 games. AB de Villiers had an impressive IPL 2019 season with 442 runs in 13 games with 5 half-centuries. 

IPL 2020 dates 

tournament is scheduled to commence from September 19 and will stretch till vember 10. Considering ongoing pandemic, IPL 2020 will be held in UAE behind closed doors. 

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