RCB confirm official training camp from March 21, Virat Kohli likely to join team later

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be hoping to put forth a strong performance in what will be ir 13th attempt at competing for IPL trophy. Bangalore camp will begin with its preparations for IPL 2020 with full force on March 21 according to franchise's new head coach Mike Hesson. Virat Kohli may join camp a little latre, however, as Indian skipper is reported to be playing Asia XI vs. World XI matches in Bangladesh.

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Hesson confirms RCB team 2020 practice dates

As many fans were curious about Bangalore franchise's training camp dates, franchise's new head coach Mike Hesson took to his Twitter and revealed plan that team has in place.

Hesson was head coach of Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2019 and has w made move to RCB franchise for IPL 2020. Hesson lead franchise at 2020 IPL Auctions where y got hold of players like Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch and South African all-rounder Chris Morris. team also got back legendary Proteas pacer Dale Steyn along with Sri Lanka's Isuru Udana. Kane Richardson and young BBL star Josh Philippe will also be a part of Challengers squad this year.

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Virat Kohli to join training camp late?

skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli, will be er to begin first IPL of new decade and try to get RCB trophy that has eluded franchise for 12 years. However, Kohli may t be able to join RCB side immediately as reports are suggesting that Indian skipper will be one of four marquee players that BCCI is signing up for upcoming Asia XI vs. World XI T20s. two T20s will be played in Bangladesh on occasion of centenary birth celebrations of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman - first President of Bangladesh. If Kohli is indeed participating in this match, he may t join RCB practice session on March 21.

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RCB new logo 2020

RCB will be hoping for a change in ir fortunes as team has rebranded itself and introduced a new logo ahead of IPL 2020. RCB team 2020 will be captained by Virat Kohli with AB de Villiers, Aaron Finch, and Chris Morris being among stars present in team.

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