'Very proud that Virat Kohli is associated with us' - RCB chairman clarifies doubt over team's captaincy

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to unfold from September 19, and teams have already started landing in the UAE. One of the most famous franchises Royal Challengers Bangalore, along with skipper Virat Kohli, has also set foot in Dubai, where they will push hard to be best on the field.

While the playing list of the team is purely star-studded, it has failed to make a mark in the 12-year history of the tournament. Even the overall performance of the team has been so off in the last few seasons, that many have questioned the captaincy skills of King Kohli.

RCB saw itself finishing at the bottom-half of the points table in the last few seasons, therefore failing to even go up for the playoffs. With their dismal collective performance and team decisions for so long, people now doubt many aspects of the team. The team, that walks under the captaincy of one of the finest in the world, and still can’t step up the ladder makes fans dull.

RCB Chairman Sanjeev Churiwala, in a recent media conference, spilled beans over Virat Kohli’s captaincy and said, “Virat is the Indian captain, and has the highest fan-followers. We all love Virat and love to be associated with Virat. Look, this is what (the) game is: sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, but let’s not forget what that individual is and what kind of track record he has, as RCB, as an RCB owner, we are very, very proud that Virat is associated with us.”

We wish to ensure core playing XI: Sanjeev Churiwala

While putting forth his opinions on selection of players in the latest auction of IPL, Churiwala spoke, “Without getting into specific names, on the matter of what was in our minds – very clearly, we were buying out to ensure that we can create a core XI. Each and every player has a meaningful role to play, whether they’re in the XI or not in the XI.”

Skipper Kohli posted a picture on his Instagram account announcing his arrival in the Gulf country, where he will lead his side to fight for their maiden trophy in the tournament.