The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad has settled in nicely in their hotel rooms in UAE spending their mandatory quarantine period in solitude. However, the director of the team, Mike Hesson has ensured that the players and staff meet each other virtually, to keep the morale upbeat.
In the latest video shared by the RCB social media team, Hesson is seen having some hilarious banter with wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel and RCB bowling coach Adam Griffith.
Hesson was seen showing Parthiv a gift that he had for him, a tube of ‘Griptec’, which is a non-slip paste which enhances grip in wet and dry conditions. Players normally rub it on their palms before going out to bat.
Parthiv calmly took the jibe and laughed it off as Hesson remarked, “These are for you...You probably not going to need them the next couple of days, but well, they can be your isolation present.”
He also chided bowling coach Griffith for attending the meeting wearing beach apparel and reminded him of the strict dress code. “You look ready for the beach already,” Hesson was quick to note that the bowling coach wasn't dressed in his RCB polos.
Griffith, still unaware of what Hesson was hinting at, replied rather plaintively. “I was working out in my room actually. You're looking very official. Were we supposed to wear our shirts for this?”
“Well you obviously read half the mail, didn't you,” Hesson responded, to which Griffith said, “Was there a mail to it?” and the banter continued.
RCB shared the video with an uplifting caption that read, “You know the team is in good spirits when there's banter of this quality.”
