Virat Kohli has said that he feels the current Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players have formed the most balanced squad since 2016 when they had reached the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“We’ve got a great balance of experience, the skill required for T20 cricket and the youngsters in the team who are eager to take up the responsibility and look forward to opportunities that we’re going to provide them. It’s an exciting time,” Kohli told RCB TV.
“As I said, that 2016 season which we’ve all loved to be a part of…it was such a memorable season. Since then, to be honest, this is the most balanced I’ve felt about the squad, as a system where we’re heading. It’s been very well taken care of now; it’s up to us to execute those things on the field.”
RCB are yet to win a IPL title. They have reached the final thrice but lost on all the occassions. In 2016, the Kohli-led team had played their last final where they were beaten by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
“It’s about disconnecting with things that have happened in the past and not taking that baggage. We’ve done that way too many times. Just because we have a bunch of players who are so skilled and people like seeing them play, that’s why people have had expectations. We’re not going to think of ‘what ifs’; we know what we can do. We’re very keen and hungry to do it.”
