IPL 2021: ‘13 long years and they still haven’t delivered’ – Gautam Gambhir talks about RCB’s chances in the 14th edition


IPL 2021: ‘13 long years and they still haven’t delivered’ – Gautam Gambhir talks about RCB’s chances in the 14th edition

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is still searching for its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title after playing for 13 long years in the tournament. The Bangalore-based franchise has played three finals but couldn’t cross the finishing line each time. 

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Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir has highlighted concerns over Virat Kohli’s captaincy for RCB. He once again urged Bangalore to walk the talk and deliver this time. He mentioned that RCB always had the firepower in their side in the form of Kevin Pietersen and Chris Gayle but never won a title. He added that Glenn Maxwell is a great inclusion to their lineup with Kohli and AB de Villiers already there.

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“They’ve always had the firepower. They’ve had players like Kevin Pietersen, they’ve had players like Chris Gayle in their ranks. It’s about walking the talk now. Every year they keep talking about having the firepower, but I think it’s important to deliver. Yes, they’ve got Maxwell now and obviously, it’s going to increase their firepower with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers,” Gautam Gambhir said on Star Sports ahead of IPL 2021 opener between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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‘There has to something wrong’ – Gambhir on RCB

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Gambhir added that there must be something wrong with the Virat Kohli-led side as they failed to deliver from the past 13 years. He highlighted the fact RCB failed with several power-hitters despite playing at the flat track of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in their home city.

”They need to deliver. It’s been 13 long years and they still haven’t delivered. It’s a bit of a surprise. You’ve had guys like Pietersen, Gayle playing at the Chinnaswamy for all these years and still, you couldn’t deliver. There has to be something wrong,” Gambhir explained.

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