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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar join RCB training camp

Updated On: 19 March, 2026 03:20 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

RCB have begun preparations for their IPL title defence. The Bengaluru-based franchise won its maiden title last year under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. Now, the defending champions have started preparing for the new season. (Pic: RCB)

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RCB have begun preparations for their IPL title defence. The Bengaluru-based franchise won its maiden title last year under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. Now, the defending champions have started preparing for the new season. (Pic: RCB)

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RCB have begun preparations for their IPL title defence. The Bengaluru-based franchise won its maiden title last year under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. Now, the defending champions have started preparing for the new season. (Pic: RCB)
<p>Virat Kohli and RCB are preparing for the new season of IPL. The defending champions kick off their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28.</p>

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Virat Kohli and RCB are preparing for the new season of IPL. The defending champions kick off their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28.

<p>Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was key for RCB during the last season. With Josh Hazlewood out for the initial few matches, the onus will be on the Indian pacer to deliver the goods.</p>

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Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was key for RCB during the last season. With Josh Hazlewood out for the initial few matches, the onus will be on the Indian pacer to deliver the goods.

<p>RCB has a good blend of young players and seniors for the upcoming season. The youngsters will be hoping to learn from greats like Virat Kohli and make their mark on the campaign.</p>

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RCB has a good blend of young players and seniors for the upcoming season. The youngsters will be hoping to learn from greats like Virat Kohli and make their mark on the campaign.

<p>Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya came together for the training session. Both the RCB stars played a key role in Bengaluru-based franchise's success last year, with Krunal picking up the player of the match in the final.</p>

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Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya came together for the training session. Both the RCB stars played a key role in Bengaluru-based franchise's success last year, with Krunal picking up the player of the match in the final.

<p>Captain Rajat Patidar will hope to join MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as IPL captains to win back-to-back trophies.</p>

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Captain Rajat Patidar will hope to join MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as IPL captains to win back-to-back trophies.

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