IPL 2020: RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal paired with skipper Virat Kohli in unique team bonding initiative
The RCB the board has presented a remarkable mentorship program in which each cricketer is matched with an amigo from the group, allowing each other a chance to learn, coach, and offer.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's young opener Devdutt Padikkal has been matched with captain Virat Kohli in RCB's 'mentorship program' acquainted by the administration with the groom the sprouting ability they have inside their positions in IPL 2020.
As a component of this exceptional group holding activity, RCB pacer Navdeep Saini has been combined with South Africa extraordinary Dale Steyn. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Director of Cricket, Mike Hesson uncovered how this mentorship program came to fruition and what's the genuine reason behind this move.
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Every RCB cricketer is paired with a buddy from the team, giving each other an opportunity to learn, mentor and share. Mike Hesson explains this unique team bonding initiative. #PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/AwseoA94il
"The mentorship program is something Simon Katich (head coach) was very keen to introduce, it's something that happens in many sports, and its something that can take place when players are keen to share their experiences. The players can exchange ideas with each other, we spent a lot of time to pick who will spend with whom, generally we have done it around the skill group. Players will be able to spend time with each other and be away from the practice. They can talk about the game, for example, Navdeep Saini is paired with Dale Steyn," Hesson said in a video posted by RCB's official Twitter handle.
"Steyn has done the job all around the world, he knows the game inside out, Saini is hugely talented, he wants to bowl fast and there was none better than Steyn to pair him with. Devdutt Padikkal is paired with Virat Kohli, there is none better mentor for a young kid, they both have a real passion to succeed. We have asked the peers (experienced cricketers) to introduce their buddy (youngsters) to the rest of the group," Hesson added.
RCB will next take on Rajasthan Royals at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 3.