Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has brought the beginning of a new era for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The command of the team this season is given in the hands of Rajat Patidar. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 10 wickets to confirm the playoff ticket for RCB.
AB de Villiers’ emotional appeal
Former RCB superstar AB de Villiers has given a special advice to the team before going to the playoffs. He has appealed to the players to avoid injury and stay physically fit. De Villiers believes that this time RCB has a great opportunity to win the IPL Trophy and for this every player is very important to be fit.
“Just don’t need injuries”
In an interview to Onecrickt, de Villiers said, “The most important thing is to stay fit. The news of these injuries is coming, these are going to break the heart. Please not.
Advice to take lessons from old mistakes
De Villiers reminded of the RCB’s old defeat, especially the 2016 final. He told how small mistakes fall out on big occasions. He warned the team that it is necessary to pay attention to every single moment, because no one knows when the event changes the attitude of the match.
“Every little thing matters”
He further said, “I still think of those defeat at nights. A no-ball, a slow fielding, or a batsman who suddenly changes the gear-all these are small things, but the dice can turn. The dice of the match can be turned.
RCB’s two league matches are still left
RCB may have made it to the playoffs, but their 2 league matches are still left. His last home game is on 27 May, in which he will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This match will be very important in terms of maintaining the team’s rhythm before the playoffs.
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