Harbhajan Singh the exuberant Indian offspinner passionately insists that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ought to reinstate Virat Kohli as their skipper for the forthcoming IPL season. Despite embarking on a remarkable fivegame winning streak RCB faces the ominous prospect of playoff exclusion should they stumble in their impending clash against the formidable Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Harbhajan believes Kohli can personify the aggressive style of cricket that RCB must play if they are to break their trophy drought. He believes Virat Kohli has had an influence at RCB akin to MS Dhoni’s at CSK.
Harbhajan Singh spoke with Star Sports Press Room regarding Virat Kohli’s potential captaincy of RCB next season:
“Why not bring Virat Kohli back as captain? As Dhoni has a lot of impact in Chennai, Virat Kohli is a big leader, he knows the kind of cricket they need to play. Now they are playing with a lot of aggression, lot of intent and that is what Virat Kohli brings. I would like to see Virat Kohli leading the side going forward.”
Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh emphasized the importance of having an Indian player as captain, since it freed up abroad positions. Faf du Plessis struggled with RCB in the early half of the season, losing seven of eight games.
Harbhajan Singh on MS Dhoni’s impact
There has been widespread discussion about MS Dhonis batting position for CSK with many highlighting his hardhitting capabilities. Yet according to Harbhajan Singh this does not diminish Dhonis ability to deliver the impactful performances that Chennai relies on. Remembering Dhonis extraordinary cameo of 20*(4) against the Mumbai Indians Harbhajan Singh passionately stated:
“I still believe that Dhoni has a lot of impact. The game at Wankhede he scored 20 odd runs and that was the difference in the end. What else do you need, his guidance, he delivers when it matters the most.”
Harbhajan Singh
CSK and RCB will square off on Saturday, May 18, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. If certain results occur, RCB versus CSK might be a potential knockout game to advance to the playoffs.