IPL 2021 Auction RCB strategy: Royal Challengers Bangalore Retained Players, Released Players List in IPL 2021 All you need to know, Despite having a smooth run in the IPL 2020 league phase, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a late setback when they crashed out in the Eliminator. Notably, even with all the star players they have, RCB are yet to win the IPL trophy and now the franchise will aim to make the proper use of IPL 2021 mini-auction to make their side title worthy in the IPL 14.
Here’s all you need to know about RCB’s strategy in IPL 2021 mini-auctions:
RCB IPL 2020 Squad: Virat Kohli, Moeen Ali, Yuzvendra Chahal, AB de Villiers, Parthiv Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Pawan Negi, Umesh Yadav, Gurkeerat Mann, Devdutt Padikkal, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Joshua Philippe, Kane Richardson, Pavan Deshpande, Dale Steyn, Shahbaz Ahamad, Isuru Udana
Players who are certain to be retained in IPL 2021 as per InsideSport assumption:
Captain and his deputy, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers should be their first and second priority. The pair, over the years, has been consistent with the willow and this season hasn’t been any different. Sao far, Virat has scored 460 runs with a healthy average of 46. ABD, on other hand, isn’t far behind with 398 from as many outings. However, his strike rate is way superior, especially in the last four overs. So, their retention should be a no-brainer.
Another player who is certain to be with RCB for IPL 2021 is Devdutt Padikkal. The opener was in outstanding form in IPL 2020 having smashed 473 runs in just 15 games. It also included five half-centuries.
Other players who are certain to be retained: Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini
Players who are likely to be retained in IPL 2021 as per InsideSport assumption:
Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Joshua Philippe, Gurkeerat Mann, Pawan Negi, Isuru Udana, Pavan Deshpande, Shahbaz Ahamad
Players who will be definitely shown exit door in IPL 2021 as per InsideSport assumption:
Dale Steyn: In the pitches of UAE, Dale Steyn did not get going in the limited opportunities he got. In three games, he picked up a solitary wicket. With the 37-year old not getting any younger, RCB could release the fast bowling superstar ahead of the mega auctions.
Umesh Yadav: The pacer could not find his bearings in UAE as he proved to be too expensive in the two matches he played. He conceded runs at an economy of 11.85. RCB would surely look at releasing the pacer with the franchise having promising Indian seamers in Mohammad Siraj and Navdeep Saini.
Aaron Finch: The Australian limited-overs skipper was expected to shine at RCB at the top of the order, getting the side of to starts – but he did not live up to his reputation and failed. In 12 matches, he amassed 268 runs.
Other players who will be shown exit door: Moeen Ali, Chris Morris, Parthiv Patel, Kane Richardson