Kohli back in action for Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore stalwart Virat Kohli will return to action in the Indian Premier League after skipping India’s 4-1 Test series victory against England due to personal reasons.

“It’s really good to be back, firstly playing cricket and just starting off the IPL,” Kohli told RCB TV.

“It’s always exciting to come back to Bangalore for the start of the IPL season.

Meanwhile, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has declared himself fit to bowl in the IPL, a major boost for Mumbai Indians as well as India ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in June.

Pandya has been out of action since last October after suffering an ankle injury during a 50-overs World Cup match in Pune.