The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are basking in the glow of their recent success, stringing together five consecutive wins under the leadership of Faf du Plessis. Their latest triumph, a commanding 47-run victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, has bolstered team morale.
After the match, Virat Kohli and Karn Sharma engaged in some playful banter, teasing their teammate Mohammed Siraj. The pace bowler, reflecting on RCB’s remarkable turnaround after a shaky start to the season, emphasized the team’s focus on taking one game at a time and controlling what they can.
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In a video shared by RCB from the dressing room, Mohammed Siraj expressed their collective mindset, stating, “What a comeback. We were only thinking about focusing on one match at a time. Qualification is not in our control. What is in our control — fast bowlers have balls in their hands and batters have bats in their hands… All we have to do is attack. If we qualify then great. If not, we’ll continue with the brand of cricket we are playing. That’s our thinking and we are enjoying it as well.”
This banter between Siraj, Karn and Virat will put a smile on your face! 🥹 😁
SIUUUU ❌ See you ✅ 😂#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/K3mBxGNd5b
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 13, 2024
Amidst Mohammed Siraj’s reflections, Karn Sharma, seated nearby, playfully questioned his teammate’s statement, seeking clarification on the phrase “fast bowlers have balls in their hands and batters have bats.” Virat Kohli, adding to the light-hearted exchange, humorously suggested, “Mujhe sirf stump dikhra” (I can only see the stumps).
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RCB’s resurgence has placed them in contention for a playoff spot, currently occupying the fifth position on the points table. Their upcoming home fixture against the Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, May 18, holds significant playoff implications. A victory for either side will have a profound impact on their playoff prospects.
