In the anticipation of the IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday, April 6, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals treated fans with a humorous video featuring RCB’s star batter Virat Kohli and RR’s pacer Avesh Khan.
During a practice session, Kohli approached Avesh in a light-hearted manner, as captured in the video shared by RR on social media. “Aaja, aaja. Ummmm… aisa mouka phir kahan milega. (Come, come. When am I going to get such a chance again?),” Kohli jestingly remarked to Avesh before the two exchanged a friendly hug.
This playful interaction adds an element of camaraderie ahead of what promises to be an exciting encounter between the two teams.
Both Avesh and Kohli had their fair share of spotlight during the RCB vs Lucknow Super Giants matches in IPL 2023, albeit for controversial reasons. In the first match, Avesh’s celebratory act of throwing his helmet on the ground incurred a hefty fine, sparking debate. The subsequent clash between RCB and LSG saw tensions rise, culminating in a confrontation between Kohli, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Gautam Gambhir, marking one of the major controversial moments of IPL 2023.
Looking ahead to IPL 2024, both RCB and RR find themselves grappling with concerns as they prepare to face each other in Jaipur. While RCB sits at the bottom of the table, indicating their struggles, RR’s flawless record in the tournament thus far does not necessarily reflect their challenges. As they gear up for their encounter, both teams aim to address their respective issues and strive for victory on the field.