Published 15:22 IST, February 14th 2020

Virat Kohli thrilled to see RCB's new logo, says he can't wait for IPL 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was ecstatic as the team unveiled its new logo ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was ecstatic as team unveiled its new logo ahead of upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. A day earlier, RCB's posts from its social handles had mysteriously disappeared, giving rise to speculations of a potential rebranding of side. Skipper Virat Kohli was himself taken aback to find RCB disappear off face of earth in a flash and took to Twitter to express his concerns. RCB gave ir fans perfect gift on Valentine's Day as new logo was unveiled. Virat Kohli took to Twitter to express that he was thrilled to see new logo and that he could t wait for IPL to kick-off. 

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Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's new logo

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RCB sign a new partnership with Muthoot Fincorp 

‘New Decade, New RCB’ move comes days after y agreed on a deal with Muthoot Fincorp as ir title sponsor for upcoming IPL 2020. Virat Kohli-led franchise anunced a three-year partnership with Muthoot Fincorp Ltd. As per deal, re will be a 'jersey-front' logo placed prominently on playing and training jersey.  RCB are yet to win an IPL title and will be looking to break ir duck in 2020 season. 

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How RCB looks like in 2020 

RCB did some good signings in IPL Auction 2020, in order to fill gaps that franchise wanted to fix. Coming into auction with a purse of ₹27.9 crore, franchise acquired services of Australian limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch for ₹4.4 crore. RCB also purchased South African all-rounder Chris Morris for 3rd highest price in IPL Auction 2020  i.e ₹10 crore. RCB bought back experienced Dale Steyn (₹2 crore), while also adding Kane Richardson (₹4.4 crore) to ir ranks. y also snapped up exciting young wicket-keeper Josh Phillippe.

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15:22 IST, February 14th 2020