Phil Salt has joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in this edition of the IPL after he was roped in for 11.50 crores at the mega auction. Salt, who was a pivotal player for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their title-winning season in 2024, was released by the franchise.
So far this season, he has scored 239 runs in nine matches, averaging 26.56 and striking over 170. He has forged a brilliant opening partnership with Virat Kohli. The duo has given the team consistent starts, which have helped the team post big totals.
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Watch Phil Salt's Opinion On Virat Kohli
Phil Salt, in a recent conversation with Mr. Nags on the RCB Insider show, spoke about Virat Kohli and termed him just as a colleague, which was a surprise for Mr. Nags, the host of the show.
Host: You said that there are no friends in the IPL in one of your interviews. So when you are out playing with Virat, are you friends with him or are you not?
Salt: Colleagues.
When asked that question once again, Salt told the host - "Everybody that I have played cricket with is a friend of mine. I just did not want to give you any extra ammunition in this interview".
Previously, Virat Kohli opened up about his knock against Delhi Capitals in Delhi that came in a winning cause. Kohli is second on the Orange Cap list with 443 runs from 10 matches. He scored 51 runs off 47 balls in the match against DC.
"It was a top win, especially looking at the surface. We saw a few games here and this wicket played out differently compared to those. Whenever there's a chase on, I keep checking with the dugout, whether we're on course. (What) the total (is) on the board. What the conditions are like. Who are the bowlers that are due to bowl. Who are the bowlers that are going to be hard to get away" he said.
RCB next plays against CSK on May 3 in Bengaluru.
