First networks for Virat Kohli in five months as IPL teams gather for training | Cricket news

DUBAI: Indian captain virat Kohli hit the nets for the first time in five months and so did his cue ball helper Rohit sharma and some other big names, starting their preparations in earnest for the next IPL in the United Arab Emirates.
After moving from India due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the thirteenth edition of the world’s largest T20 league will be played at the three venues of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in the UAE from September 19 to November 10.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, captained by Kohli, Rohit’s Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have already had their first net session in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively. But, Capitals of Delhi it will go live on Saturday night.

“I am pleased to inform you that after having completed the mandatory quarantine period in their respective hotel rooms in Dubai, UAE, the Delhi Capitals team and support staff will be participating in their first networking session tonight,” said the franchise based in Delhi. in a sentence.
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad Indian players and support staff arrived in UAE on Aug 23, after RCB, Mumbai, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.
The teams are gathering for their first training session after seven days of quarantine.

Despite coming off a long hiatus, Kohli had a good shot at the nets also attended by South African rhythm legend Dale Steyn and RCB team principal Mike Hesson, among others.
Hesson was seen interacting with Kohli and Steyn.
“It’s been 5 months since I last stepped on the pitch. It felt like 6 days when I got into the networks. Great first session with the guys,” Kohli tweeted.

In Abu Dhabi, Rohit brought his team to the ground and even as he hit, his spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ran to throw in some quick deliveries and get back on track.
Rajasthan Royals had their networking session at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
In accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the BCCI, all players and support staff underwent a mandatory six-day quarantine after arriving in the UAE.
RT-PCR tests were performed on all days 1, 3 and 6 of the quarantine.
The players were already tested several times before leaving for the UAE. Players and support staff will be evaluated every five days of the tournament.