Winning the IPL title and giving to Virat Kohli will be cherry on the cake: Srikar Bharat

RCB’s Srikar Bharat was the star of the show when his team registered a victory over Delhi Capitals in their last league stage match on October 08. Bharat has had a great season with the bat and scored an unbeaten 78 off 52 against DC to stun everyone including RCB skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli could be seen absolutely thrilled when the batter smashed a six on the last ball.

Bharat called Kohli a ‘friendly captain’ and stated that winning the IPL title for RCB would be a cherry on the cake as it will be the best gift for the departing skipper. It is known for all that Kohli has decided to step down as the team’s skipper from the next edition of IPL. Though he will continue to play for the franchise, he won’t be carrying captain duties further.

“Yes, definitely winning the cup and giving Virat Bhai the IPL title will be cherry on the cake, but if you ask me, playing with Virat Bhai is a very big feeling,” said Bharat in a virtual presser as quoted by India Today.

Opening further about his IPL skipper, Bharat added Kohli encourages youngsters and works equally hard like any other new player. He is always there for his teammates to guide and that he feels blessed to be around him. RCB will play eliminator against KKR and if they take away the game from here, they will meet the losing side between DC and CSK.

Kohli works incredibly hard like any other young player in RCB: Srikar Bharat

“Virat loves youngsters, he encourages youngsters. He works incredibly hard like any other young player in RCB. He is a thorough professional and playing with him gives an element of confidence to us. He is a very friendly guy, he is always there, he is always ready to guide us. I am blessed to be around him,” he added.

Kohli and his men would be eyeing to grab their maiden IPL glory this year as RCB remains to be one of the only three sides who are yet to lift an IPL Trophy.