IPL 2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has appointed former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis As the captain for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
Du Plessis, one of the consistent performers for Chennai Super Kings, was an obvious choice when Virat Kohli decided to take time on his leadership role for the franchise after a decade during which their trophy drought not finished. he was bought for 7 Cr by RCB and is available for the entire season.
Du Plessis was handed the cap by team president Prathamesh Mishra and director cricket operations Mike Hesson at a virtual event here. Du Plessis, who stepped down as South Africa captaincy across all formats in 2020, said, “I am very grateful for this opportunity. I have played a lot of IPL and understand the dynamics of the game. It is no small thing to rely on an overseas player.” Is.” , said.
Du Plessis said, “I would rely heavily on the wonderful experience of the domestic players. We have got a great leader of the game in Virat Kohli.”
Indian cricket team captain and RCB player Virat Kohli said that he is happy to hand over the baton to Faf. “Excited to partner with him and play under his leadership,” said the former RCB captain.
70 league matches, 4 playoffs
The 15th season will begin with a clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium from March 26. This year’s IPL series will be held in Mumbai and Pune only. The BCCI said that a total of 70 league matches and 4 playoff matches will be played over a period of 65 days.
On March 27, the league will stage its first double-header, starting with a day’s play at Brabourne, where Delhi Capitals will take on Mumbai Indians.
The DY Patil Stadium will host the match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the night. The MCA Stadium in Pune will host its first match on March 29, when Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Rajasthan Royals.
In all, there will be 20 matches each at Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium, 15 matches each at Brabourne and MCA International Stadium, Pune. There will be a total of 12 doubleheaders with the first match starting at 3:30 PM IST. All the matches in the evening will start at 7:30 PM IST.
The final match of the league phase will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on 22 May. The BCCI said that the playoffs and the Tata IPL 2022 final will be played on May 29.
with PTI input
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