IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore today appointed Virat
Kohli as their captain for the upcoming sixth edition of Indian Premier League.
Kohli succeeds former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori, who was at the helm
during last season. Kohli’s appointment follows a productive IPL VI auction in
which RCB strengthened their bowling line-up significantly and added capable
all-rounders to increase the amount of flexibility in the selection of the
playing squad. "We are delighted to announce Virat as our captain. His
hunger to learn, lead, motivate and set an example is unquestionable,"
team owner Vijay Mallya was quoted as saying in a press release.
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Virat is the 11th highest run-scorer in overall IPL history with
1639 runs and a strike rate of 119.28. He has scored eight half centiries and
is also the 3rd highest run scorer in Champions League T20 history. "Glad
to be appointed captain of RCB. I thank the owners for reposing their faith and
I am looking forward to the challenge and the responsibility to carry the team
to greater heights," Kohli stated.
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