In 2017, both Kohli as well as de Villiers missed the early stages of the league due to injuries. It only shows the competition in India for pace bowling slots,” said Ashish Nehra, the new bowling coach for RCB. The South African, like Virat Kohli, was injured early in IPL 2017. After four seasons with Delhi Daredevils, he missed IPL 2017 due to injury. Though the 31-year-old’s sensational three-for-four that sank RCB in IPL 2017 came at a helpful Eden Gardens, he will have utility value.

Source: Hindustan Times March 28, 2018 12:45 UTC