Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted for a relaxed approach ahead of their clash with Delhi Capitals, as Tim David and Romario Shepherd were spotted playing gully cricket in the lead-up to the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The RCB duo enjoyed a casual hit on the streets of Delhi, exchanging big shots and soaking in the local cricket vibe before the IPL fixture.
Clips of their street session quickly went viral on social media, showing both players embracing the lighter side of preparations ahead of an important away game. As per posts circulating online, David and Shepherd were reportedly seen playing around the Vasant Kunj area, although the exact location could not be independently confirmed.
Watch the video here:
Tim David and Romario Shepherd’s special practice in gully cricket in delhi to face Mitchell Starc against DC.
David–Romario combo in gully cricket.
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— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) April 26, 2026
It was clear that both players enjoyed the experience, even as they played with fans in the intense 45°C heat. Tim David looked comfortable and confident, hitting one delivery cleanly, while Romario Shepherd also played a few strong shots.
The short session provided a simple glimpse of two international cricketers taking part in the informal style of cricket in India alongside local fans. Watch the video here:
Watch- Tim David & Romario Shepherd out here playing gully cricket with Delhi fans in scorching 45°C heat
Meanwhile, locals: ‘40°C… 45°C… too hot yaar’Foreign boys are built different – actually enjoying the game in this furnace
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— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) April 27, 2026
The gully cricket moment was not just for fun; it showed the importance of Tim David and Romario Shepherd in RCB’s team. Both players have become key members of the middle order, where their power hitting and ability to finish matches often make a big difference.
They also played an important role last season, helping RCB win their first IPL title with strong performances in difficult situations. Their ability to change the course of a match quickly has made them valuable players in the lower middle order, and this quality was clearly seen even during their street cricket game in Delhi.
RCB will now focus on an important match against Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The two teams had faced each other earlier at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Delhi gave the defending champions their only home loss of the season.
With the next match scheduled in Delhi, RCB will aim to make a strong comeback. After their gully cricket practice, David and Shepherd may once again play an important role as Bengaluru look to take revenge and continue their title defence successfully.
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