Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli was seen repairing his own bat in a video posted on social media. In the video, the RCB skipper can be seen cutting a part of the handle of his bat to improve its balance. ALSO READ | IPL Batting Records: Virat Kohli Spearheads Run Scoring Charts, Gayle Runaway Leader In Six Hitting List
While Dhoni-led CSK will play the tournament opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians, the Bangalore-based franchise will open their campaign against Kings Eleven Punjab on September 24th.
It's the small details that matter. For me even couple of centimeters are crucial for the balance of a bat. I LOVE taking care of my bats," Kohli wrote on his post.
Impressed with Kohli's skills, Hardik Pandya also requested Kohli to assist the star all-rounder with his own bats. Pandya replied on the post with the comment:"Sending my few bats to you".
RCB always looks strong on paper every season with some great high-profile players in their team but still they are yet to win their maiden IPL title.
IPL returns back to the UAE for the second time after a gap of six years in 2014. The 2014 edition of the IPL was played at the UAE on account of the Lok Sabha elections being held in India.
Here is the complete schedule for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2020 Indian Premier League
RCB vs KXIP: Sept 24 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs MI: Sept 28 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs RR: Oct 3 at 3:30 PM IST
RCB vs DC: Oct 5 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs CSK: Oct 10 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs KKR: Oct 12 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs KXIP: Oct 15 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs RR: Oct 17 at 3:30 PM IST
RCB vs KKR: Oct 21 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs CSK: Oct 25 at 3:30 PM IST
RCB vs MI: Oct 28 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs SRH: Oct 31 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB vs DC: Nov 2 at 7:30 PM IST
RCB Full Squad For the IPL 2020: Virat Kohli (C), Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Chris Morris, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pavan Deshpande, Pawan Negi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, AB de Villiers, Josh Philippe, Parthiv Patel, Dale Steyn, Kane Richardson, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal