Phil Salt had a dramatic affair from Royal Challengers Bengaluru when he stated, ‘I wasn’t friends with Virat Kohli’, and later took a back foot. Mr. Nags had asked Salt what his relationship with Virat was after he was brought for Rs 11.5 crore in the auction. ‘Just colleagues, he had originally said. But during the very same interview shared by RCB on social media, he was suddenly saying he’s my friend. He went on to say that almost anybody he plays cricket with is a friend.
He said colleagues, justifying his earlier statement about not having friends in the IPL. But he scrambled back: Everyone I’ve seen to play cricket with is a friend. I just didn’t want to give you any extra quotes for this interview.
Virat, on the other hand, was talking about his batting and how his team beat Delhi Capitals in the end. It was all about watching the match and making adjustments according to pitch conditions, he said. It was a good win, especially on that surface. I always check in with the dugout about the target and who the bowler is.
Kohli mentioned that those singles and doubles would be needed to ensure that the momentum is not broken and talked about partnerships that would make a difference in winning the match. Krunal probably had a tough start, but what matters is he got his first fifty in the IPL after nine years; Virat told – Krunal was really good; it was a matter of time. We were talking really well, he said, just stay there and I’ll take the chances.