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[Saba Sports News] Excitement abounds in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp as they prepare for the IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings on Friday, March 22. With memories of last season’s near miss in the playoffs still fresh, Faf du Plessis and his squad are eager to kickstart their campaign with a bang.
A viral video on social media captured Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell mimicking the unique mannerisms of RCB batters Virat Kohli and skipper Faf du Plessis. Maxwell’s impersonations, executed with his trademark flair, were a hit among fans.
The clip showed Maxwell shadowing skipper Faf’s movements from behind the nets, perfectly mimicking his every step. When Kohli stepped up to bat, Maxwell replicated Kohli’s signature walk to the crease, his guard-taking ritual, and various shots with precision.
Adding to the fun, Mohammed Siraj joined in as Maxwell transformed into a slip fielder and later took over the wicketkeeping duties during Kohli’s net session. The playful banter and camaraderie showcased a relaxed and happy atmosphere in the RCB dressing room ahead of the tournament.
After participating in the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday, March 19, the team headed to Chennai the same night. RCB will face off against the defending champions, with CSK making headlines as MS Dhoni passed the captaincy torch to Ruturaj Gaikwad.