IPL 2024: Virat Kohli snubbed from No. 3 as RCB head coach Andy Flower confirms top 5 for next IPL

The preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 are in full flow. The league is all set to be played during the March-May window and the auction for the tournament is on. All the teams will be eager to play in the tournament and it is fair to say that this edition of the marquee league will be even more competitive.?

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli snubbed from No. 3 as RCB head coach Andy Flower confirms top 4 for next IPL

As IPL 2024 is around the corner, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head coach Andy Flower has already confirmed the top 4 of the team. The head coach revealed that skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli will be there as openers in the team. 

The duo has been the main reason behind RCB?s success over the last few seasons. It was expected that Virat Kohli would be opening the innings because he has had huge success while batting at the top of the league. 

At No.3, RCB head coach Andy Flower confirmed that Rajat Patidar will be batting. He has been sensational for the team but missed last season due to injury. He?s expected to play a huge role for the team in the IPL 2024.?

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Glenn Maxwell no-brainer has locked his place at NO.4 for RCB. He has been nothing short of exceptional in the league and would hold key for the team in the IPL 2024. Apart from this he?s also likely to play an important role with the ball. Also with him being in form, he will be vital for the team. 

Andy Flower confirmed that new recruit Cameron Green will be batting at No.5. The all-rounder was traded to RCB from Mumbai? Indians for INR 17 crores. He is likely to play an important role with the bat and ball. The Australian player played a huge role for Mumbai last year and was the main reason behind their success.?

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli snubbed from No. 3 as RCB head coach Andy Flower confirms top 4 for next IPL

Here is Royal Challengers Bangalore?s top 5 confirmed by Andy Flower for IPL 2024:

1. Virat Kohli.

2. Faf Du Plessis.

3. Rajat Patidar.

4. Glenn Maxwell.

5. Cameron Green.