Ravi Shastri backs RCB to make playoffs

By: PTIUpdated: April 16, 2022 4:47:25 pm

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is backing Royal Challengers Bangalore to make the playoffs of the ongoing IPL, having played some good cricket under new skipper Faf du Plessis. After kicking off their campaign with a loss to Punjab Kings, three-time runners-up RCB bounced back to defeat Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.

Shastri further said the team’s new captain Du Plessis, former skipper Virat Kohli and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell are going to play an important role this season. “Virat has been doing well, Glenn Maxwell is back with the side, and we all know how destructive he can be with the bat.

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“He’s capable of taking the spinners to the cleaners and will be important from RCB’s perspective as the tournament progresses. And then, Faf being their leader is a big bonus for them,” Shastri added.

Their three-match winning streak, though, was halted by Chennai Super Kings in the last game.

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