Kohli’s one-format focus fuels strong IPL start
Summary
Virat Kohli leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the IPL opener, focusing on one format after scaling back international cricket.
Key Points
- Virat Kohli scaled back international commitments, focusing solely on one-day internationals after retiring from Twenty20 Internationals and Tests.
- Kohli scored an unbeaten 69 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in the IPL opener.
- Kohli's captain Rajat Patidar praised his performance and described him as the team's number one chase master.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid tribute to victims of a previous stadium stampede by leaving 11 seats vacant, players wearing number 11, and wearing black armbands.
