Brace for some fireworks as Kohli is fit and ready for IPL

Brace up for some fireworks as Kohli is fit and ready for IPL

April 13, 2017 10:44 IST

To return for match against Mumbai on Friday

Virat Kohli

IMAGE: Virat Kohli missed RCB's the first three matches of IPL 10. Photograph: BCCI

India captain Virat Kohli has recovered from his shoulder injury and is fit to play in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday.

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 BCCI said on Thursday 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 RCB have lost two of their three matches in the April 5-May 21 tournament.

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