Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Vijaykumar Vyshak said that he is inspired by the RCB legend and also by India pacer Mohammed Siraj. Vyshak is the vice-captain of Gulbarga Mystics and will play in the upcoming Maharaja Trophy Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) T20 tournament.
Vyshak appeared in four IPL 2024 matches for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, which features a star-studded lineup that includes Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and others.
He took four wickets in those matches and proved to be a game-changer with his devastating bowling spells, assisting his team to victory.
Inspired by his RCB teammates like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak remarked, "Training with Virat Kohli can really impact you as a player. Last season, while I admired him, I paid attention to the finer details such as his work ethic, his process, and his consistency. Whether it is his eating habits or practice routine, everything is done with precision."
The 27-year-old fast bowler added, "It is admirable how confident he is before every game, and now I try to have the same confidence every time I step onto the field."
Vyshak will rely on the wisdom passed down to him by his own mentors, such as Siraj, who provided crucial advice during his early days with the group.
"In my first game for RCB, I did well, but then I conceded 60 runs in the next match. Siraj told me, 'This is the game, and this is the challenge at the highest level.' I am keen to keep this in mind and to pass on these lessons whenever I can," Vyshak said.
Crediting the Maharaja Trophy for helping launch his IPL career, the competition holds a special place for Vyshak.
"The first season of Maharaja got me noticed and led to my IPL debut, this platform provided by KSCA is exceptional and a huge opportunity for all of us," he remarked, highlighting the tournament's importance,” he added.
The Gulbarga Mystics will commence their journey in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 on August 15.
(ANI inputs)
