IPL 2019: 3 ways RCB can still qualify for the playoffs

#3 Virat’s Exceptional Leadership

As it always happens and to some extent rightfully, the captain comes under severe scrutiny after a dismal show and Virat has not been spared either. Cricketing experts around the world, including former Indian cricketers like Gautam Gambhir, has openly criticized Virat’s leadership skills, despite his excellent record at the international level. Following Virat’s career over the years, such criticism could just be the much-needed fuel to lit up the fire in the belly and turn things around for RCB.

But just the enthusiasm will not deliver the results. It is important that Virat takes a leaf out of MS Dhoni’s book. Just routine team selection, usual field settings, and ordinary bowling changes will not lead RCB to the playoffs. Moving forward, the RCB captain needs to plan the game along with the team management and prepare effective match-winning strategies against their opponents.

To start with, he needs to have the best XI on the field for the particular game, considering the opponent and match conditions. Moreover, he should not just go by the flow and wait for things to occur but instead, he should make things happen by being a proactive captain. Virat should make impulsive bowling changes depending on the situation along with innovative field placings to disturb the opponents’ usual pattern. Also, the batting order should be flexible based on the match situation.

In fast-paced T20 matches, these minute decisions can make a vast difference in the eventual outcome and therefore, Virat should not only be on top but actually be ahead of the game to make timely impactful choices leading to fruitful results.

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