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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers (Picture: IANS)
In line with De Villiers, the Bangalore-based franchise has managed to rope in some glorious quick bowlers however would possibly really feel the absence of a top quality spinner throughout the marketing campaign
South African legend AB de Villiers doesn’t appear happy with the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). After the mini-auction for the 2024 version was wrapped up on December 19 in Dubai, the previous Proteas batter hosted a Q&A session on his YouTube channel the place he gave his opinion concerning the new-look RCB squad.
In line with De Villiers, the Bangalore-based franchise has managed to rope in some glorious quick bowlers however would possibly really feel the absence of a top quality spinner throughout the marketing campaign. Earlier than going into the mini-auction, RCB determined to half methods with Wanindu Hasaranga.
The Sri Lankan all-rounder featured on the public sale, with Sunrisers Hyderabad getting him on board at his base value of Rs 1.5 crore. RCB might need thought to interchange him with one other spinner of the identical calibre however failed to take action. Earlier than Hasaranga, in addition they launched Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal forward of the 2022 mega public sale.
De Villers reckons these selections would possibly show essential for RCB. He feels the Faf du Plessis-led aspect would wish the companies of X-factor spinners, who might singlehandedly change the course of the sport on Indian surfaces. Revealing his selection, De Villiers talked about the names of Kuldeep Yadav and Rashid Khan, two of essentially the most gifted spinners of latest instances.
“One or two unbelievable spinners; X-factor spinners. I consider guys like Kuldeep Yadav. I do suppose we miss the thriller X-factor spinner that will get you 4 or 5 wickets like Rashid Khan. We removed Yuzi Chahal not way back. We missed him over the previous couple of years, and I believe that’s nonetheless the lacking hyperlink. In addition they let go of Hasaranga after final season. I don’t know what the plans are there,” the 39-year-old defined.
De Villiers, nevertheless, confirmed a thumbs-up to the signing of Alzarri Joseph on the not too long ago concluded mini-auction, saying, “I believe they added to the seam bowling, which has been the realm that has allow us to down on the Chinnaswamy Stadium prior to now. I do suppose Alzarri Joseph justifies that call.”
Joseph was the highest purchase for RCB, who shelled out Rs 11.5 crore to accumulate the Caribbean speedster.