Sania Mirza, the former world number one in women’s doubles, has joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of the team’s opening match against Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2023.
The 33-year-old, who is a six-time Grand Slam champion, was seen in the RCB camp in Bengaluru on Monday. She was welcomed by the team’s captain Virat Kohli and coach Simon Katich.
Mirza, who is a brand ambassador for the team, was seen in a bright yellow RCB jersey and was all smiles as she interacted with the players and staff.
The Hyderabad-born tennis star has been a part of the RCB family since the inception of the WPL in 2017. She has been a vocal supporter of the team and has been seen cheering them on from the stands during their matches.
Mirza’s presence in the RCB camp is a huge boost for the team ahead of their opening match against Delhi Capitals. The team has been in good form in the lead up to the tournament and will be looking to make a strong start to the season.
The RCB team has been bolstered by the addition of some new players in the off-season. The team has signed up the likes of AB de Villiers, Chris Morris, and Glenn Maxwell, who are all expected to make an impact in the tournament.
The team has also retained the services of some of its key players from last season, including Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Umesh Yadav.
The RCB team will be looking to make a strong start to the tournament and will be hoping that Mirza’s presence in the camp will help them achieve their goal.
The team’s opening match against Delhi Capitals will be played on April 10 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match is expected to be a cracker of a contest and will be eagerly awaited by fans of both teams.
Mirza’s presence in the RCB camp is sure to be a huge boost for the team and will be a great source of motivation for the players. The team will be hoping that her presence will help them get off to a winning start in the tournament.
