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Tim David proved that he is not only a brilliant cricketer but also has sharp observational abilities. During a conversation with Mr Naggs, David talked about his friendship with his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Phil Salt.
RCB opening batsman Phil Salt missed some matches in the middle stage of the tournament due to a finger injury. Salt has joined the camp ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs, but it is not certain when he will play his next match for RCB in their season.
Tim David talks about his relationship with Phil Salt
Fans were eager to know about Phil Salt’s injury update. The batsman went back to England for treatment. When Salt was in his homeland, he was in constant contact with his partner Tim David. David noticed that Salt was the first to make video calls. Later, their conversation took place via text. According to Tim David, Salt was recovering from an injury, which is why he was able to use his fingers to write text messages.
Through discussion, Tim David reveals his bond with Phil Salt. It is well known how much the Australian all-rounder loves posters. So, Mr. Nags asked the cricketer about his love for posters and graphics.
David gives an example
“I don’t know who those people are, but they have happy birthday, and they’ve won the election, or someone’s got good exam results, and they see it on the side of the road, and I wanted a part of that. Beautiful. Do you remember any posters you’ve seen? I saw one today that said Sir Help Desk, so that was interesting. I pinned it on my WhatsApp. I sent it to Salty (Phil Salt). I sent it to him, if we ever need help, straight away Here,” Tim David noted.
Salty Injury Update About Timmy:
“Last week he was video calling me a lot but now we’re texting more. So I think his finger is getting better…”
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“So, Timmy (Tim David), you and Salty are best friends. How did that friendship come about?” Mr. Nags asked David. The Australian star responded, “We have a sense of humor. You know, we love spending time together. It can be a long time away from home.”
Next, the conversation got more interesting when Neggs asked David to provide some of the latest updates on Salt’s current fitness status.
Phil Salt injury update
David said of Salt’s injury, “Yeah, well, last week he was video calling me a lot. But now, we’re texting more, so I think his finger is getting better.”
According to the latest media reports, Phil Salt has recovered from the finger injury on his left hand that he suffered while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on April 18. He flew back to the UK for detailed scans.
After all the medical procedures, the batsman returned to India and joined Royal Challengers Bangalore again ahead of the play-offs. RCB continues to top the IPL 2026 points table despite losing their final group match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB’s next match will be against Gujarat Titans on May 26 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala.
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