Fast bowler Yash Dayal has praised Team India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star batsman Virat Kohli. Dayal says that Kohli supported him a lot during IPL 2024. Let us tell you that one over in IPL 2023 was like a nightmare for Dayal. He was then a part of Gujarat Titans (GT). He conceded 30 runs in an over against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While Rinku became a hero by hitting five consecutive sixes, Dayal suffered a deep shock. However, RCB surprised everyone by buying Dayal for Rs 5 crore in the auction.
Dayal lived up to RCB’s expectations to a large extent. A promise from Kohli also contributed to boosting his morale. Dayal told Sports Tak, “He (Kohli) told me that we will back you for the whole season, which was a big deal. He said that you will not feel like you have come to a new place. He supported me throughout the season, which was a thing that boosted my morale. He talks well to the youth. He is not at all like the kind of things that are said about him on TV.” When Dayal was asked that IPL 2025 mega auction is coming and what is the chance of your retention? On this, the bowler said, “This decision has to be taken by the management.”
After this, the bowler was asked that if RCB does not retain him, then for which team would he like to play in IPL? Dayal said, “Right now it is RCB. I would like to play for RCB with all my heart.” Let us tell you that Dayal played an important role in taking RCB to the playoffs last season. He took 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 9.14. He was the joint highest wicket taker for RCB along with Mohammad Siraj.
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At one point in IPL 2024, RCB’s condition was very bad. After Bangalore lost six consecutive matches, there was little chance of going to the next round. However, Faf du Plessis-led RCB did not lose hope and Dayal performed the responsibility well. RCB entered the eliminator by hitting a winning sixer. RCB had to face defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the eliminator. Dayal, who made his IPL debut in the year 2022, has played a total of 28 matches in the Indian League.