“One Mistake Could Spoil Whole Tournament”: RCB Ahead of IPL Virat Kohli Warns Team

Virat Kohli warned his Bangalore teammates of the Royal Challengers that . They would not be able to breach the IPL bio-bubble because it could ruin the tournament .

One mistake could “spoil” the entire tournament, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli . He told his colleagues at the RCB’s first virtual team meeting on Monday .  While imploring them to do whatever they could to keep the bio-bubble free . It was a team meeting like no other .  But Kohli meant business straight away as he urged his colleagues to follow strictly . The protocols developed by the UAE authorities .  The venue for the upcoming IPL edition, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We have followed what has been  told to us and I would expect us to be on the same page at all times to protect the bubble and make sure nothing is breached, “Kohli  said  .

Because I think all of us might literally ruin the entire tournament with one mistake . So we don’t want to do that.’
RCB ‘s cricket operations director Mike Hesson, who attended the meeting along with head coach Simon Katich . He spoke about the repercussions of breaking the rules.

“We will deal with it (violation) very seriously . Players  removed and sent in isolation for seven days for accidental violation  . And then return only after negative tests, “Hesson said.
“When players want to do that (violate protocols), there will be strong consequences. Players must sign a contract which outlines the consequences.”

Kohli said, “We need to realize we have to secure the bubble.”

From the first day, the RCB captain highlighted the need to build a strong team culture.”I can’t wait to enter our first practice session, something that we can all enjoy. An opportunity to build a strong Day 1 team culture,” Kohli said.

“For me it’s all about what I can do to create an environment .  Where everyone feels a part of the team equally .  And where we want to go equally, everyone feels responsible.

“And I think we all have to contribute to that   . Firstly, the seniors in the team . So let’s  things started on the right note .”
Moved out of India due to the pandemic .  The 13th edition of the IPL is going to played from September 19 to November 10 .  At the three venues in Dubai , Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, the UAE.

The players are currently in a mandatory six-day quarantine that is consistent with the BCCI approved standard operating procedure.
According to the protocols all players will be checked on days one . Three and six of the quarantine and players returning negative in all three tests .  They will be eligible to join the bio-bubble tournament.

They will subsequently be checked every fifth day of the tournament .  Before departure for the UAE, the players and support staff were checked several times .