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Virat Kohli doesn’t need to put in extra hours training to face spin, says RCB spin-bowling coach

Virat Kohli doesn’t need to put in extra hours training to face spin, says RCB spin-bowling coach

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A ‘genius’ like Virat Kohli doesn’t need to put in extra hours perfecting his play against spin, said RCB spin-bowling coach Malolan Rangarajan on the Indian superstar’s improved strike rate against spinners this Indian Premier League. Questions have been raised over Kohli’s play against spinners in the middle overs even previously in the IPL but talking about last year, Malolan said it wasn’t fair to single out Kohli. “It wasn’t only Virat last season who was not batting at the desired strike rate. It was the whole team. So I think the whole team got together. And that’s precisely what happened. That’s part one,” said Malolan on the eve of the away game against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday. “Part two is about Virat Kohli as the individual. He does not need to go and practice extra against left-arm spin and leg spin. He’s batted for 20-25 years. Story continues below this ad “He’s a genius. He just has to decide what he wants to do and how he wants to take down a particular …

Who is Omkar Salvi? All you need to know about RCB’s newly-appointed bowling coach

Who is Omkar Salvi? All you need to know about RCB’s newly-appointed bowling coach

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Nov 18, 2024 06:11 PM IST Here’s all you need to know about RCB’s new bowling coach Omkar Salvi. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday evening confirmed the appointment of Omkar Salvi as the new bowling coach. The current head coach of Mumbai, will be joining the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The 46-year-old has previously worked as an assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). It is important to mention that Salvi’s tenure as Mumbai coach comes to an end in March 2025. RCB’s new bowling coach Omkar Salvi ((X/RCB) ) RCB made the announcement on social media. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the franchise wrote, “Announcement: Omkar Salvi, current Head Coach of Mumbai, has been appointed as RCB’s Bowling Coach. Omkar, who has won the Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and the IPL in the last 8 months, is excited to join us in time for #IPL2025, after completion of his Indian domestic season duties.” Earlier this year, RCB had appointed wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has their batting coach and mentor for …