Published 13:47 IST, August 27th 2020

RCB unveils first look of new IPL 2020 jersey, to adopt 'personalised training' approach

RCB will adopt a new personalised training approach for the IPL 2020. The team will start training from Thursday in Dubai with new-look jerseys.

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Virat Kohli-led franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, recently unveiled ir jersey for IPL 2020. Bangalore-based franchise on ir official Twitter account posted a picture with Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers and Yuzvendra Chahal donning ir signature red and black jersey. Muthoot Fincorp is title sponsor for RCB. Or sponsors for team include Mobile Premier League (MPL), Myntra, Jio, Max Life Insurance and Poco. 

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

RCB squad is set to adopt a new personalised training approach for IPL 2020. team has already reached Dubai and currently is serving ir quarantine period. RCB would resume ir training soon in a biosecure environment on Thursday. team's team manment will implement this new style of training during franchise's camp at ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai. camp is scheduled for three weeks.

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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 is leaving stones unturned in ir preparations towards IPL 2020. 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, 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.

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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. All franchises will have to comply with stringent guidelines provided by BCCI to ensure event is organised smoothly.

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(Im Source: RCB Twitter)

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13:47 IST, August 27th 2020