IPL 10: Virat Kohli to return for RCB against Mumbai Indians
Thursday 13 April 2017 13:48, UK
India captain Virat Kohli has recovered from a shoulder injury and is fit to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Friday's Sky Live IPL 10 clash against Mumbai Indians.
Kohli missed the franchise's first three matches as he underwent rehabilitation after injuring his right shoulder while fielding during the third Test against Australia at Ranchi.
The injury forced him to miss India's series-sealing final Test win over Australia in Dharamsala but the Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that the 28-year-old has regained match fitness.
"He will now be available for RCB's next match against Mumbai Indians on April 14 in Bengaluru," the board said in a statement.
"The Indian captain had undergone rehabilitation after sustaining an injury to his right shoulder and has now recovered to be able to participate in IPL 2017."
Kohli's side, who have lost Australia paceman Mitchell Starc and India opener Lokesh Rahul to injuries, have lost two of their three matches in the April 5-May 21 tournament.
Watch Virat Kohli in action when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Mumbai Indians from 11am on Friday, on Sky Sports 2.
