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Virat Kohli "Changed Indian Cricket", Says New Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli might have relinquished captaincy but his energy is something that Royal Challengers Bangalore team will need at every step of its IPL campaign, newly appointed skipper Faf du Plessis said on Saturday. The four-time IPL winner for CSK was on Saturday unveiled as RCB skipper to take the baton from their longest standing captain, Virat Kohli who took charge ahead of IPL 2013. "Even with him (Kohli) not being the captain, that energy he brings to himself and to the team is hugely important for us. We'll try and use that as best as we can," Du Plessis said in a virtual media interaction, on the sidelines of the RCB captain-launch event.

Dream win awaits for Du Plessis in MyGolfLife Open

“If you build it, he will come” is what Kevin Costner’s character is told in the movie Field of Dreams. So Hennie du Plessis, Snr built it. He built a nine-hole golf course on his farm. And young Hennie came. He turned up and started his golf journey there. Now, this Sunday, Hennie du Plessis junior has the chance to arrive at his own dream.

Faf du Plessis replaces Kohli as Bangalore IPL captain

NEW DELHI: South African Faf du Plessis will succeed Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, the Indian Premier League team announced Saturday (Mar 12) as it gears up to chase an elusive maiden tournament title.

Even if he isn't captain, RCB will always need Virat Kohli's energy: Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli might have relinquished captaincy but his energy is something that Royal Challengers Bangalore team will need at every step of its IPL campaign, newly appointed skipper Faf du Plessis said on Saturday. The four-time IPL winner for CSK was on Saturday unveiled as RCB skipper to take the baton from their longest standing captain, Virat Kohli who took charge ahead of IPL 2013.