Brett Lee predicts IPL winner as MS Dhoni steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain | 143W7CM | 2024-03-22 16:08:01
Brett Lee is backing Royal Challengers Bangalore to finally finish their look forward to an Indian Premier League title this season.
Despite enjoying host to a number of the largest superstars in the recreation – together with India hero Virat Kohli – RCB have never gained the event, finishing as runners-up three times.
The last of those remaining appearances got here in 2016, with Royal Challengers Bangalore failing to succeed in the showpiece occasion in every of the final seven seasons and ending sixth last yr.
The RCB squad for 2024 consists of the likes of Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj and Alzarri Joseph.
'I was going via the listing of teams and I truly assume RCB have an excellent probability this yr,' former Australia quick bowler Lee informed Information18.
'I can be backing them. They arguably have had the most effective aspect for various years. But there's perhaps a unique method that they're enjoying now.
'There are a whole lot of superstitions in India. With the group changing its identify, and the color of the jersey, this may just be their yr.'
The brand new IPL season begins on Friday with defending champions Chennai Super Kings dealing with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Just at some point earlier than the season-opener Chennai introduced legendary India wicketkeeper MS Dhoni was stepping down as captain on the age of 42 and being replaced by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
'MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai Super Kings' captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the start of the IPL,' the franchise stated in a press release.
'Ruturaj has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2019 and has performed 52 matches in IPL during this era. The group seems forward to the upcoming season.'
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