IPL 2022: Akash Chopra picks Yuzvendra Chahal replacement for RCB – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a bold move after they opted against retaining star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the IPL 2022 auction. The franchise opted to keep hold of captain Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammad Siraj, while Chahal was sent back to the auction pool. The Indian leggie has been a stalwart for the franchise over the years, but Aakash Chopra believes that the team is looking at a new direction with his release. Follow Insidesport.in for all IPL 2022 updates.
IPL 2022: Akash Chopra picks Yuzvendra Chahal replacement for RCB – Check out
Former Indian opener Akash Chopra opines that Royal Challengers Bangalore will not be buying back Yuzvendra Chahal, but will look for his replacement in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Chopra suggested that with Chinnaswamy Stadium favouring leg spinners, RCB will eye Rahul Chahar in the auction.
The former Indian batsman suggests that Chahal will be picked up either Lucknow or Ahmedabad before the auction.
IPL 2022: Akash Chopra picks Yuzvendra Chahal replacement for RCB – Check out
Analysing the IPL 2022 retentions on his YouTube channel, Akash Chopra said, “RCB will not get Rashid, they can forget about that. Instead, they will go after Rahul Chahar, big time. No spinners apart from leg spinners work at the Chinnaswamy stadium. He also bowls a lot quicker in the air. Ravi Bishnoi is also an option, but I’m thinking Rahul Chahar, they will break the bank for him. Chahal might not make it to the auctions. “
Explaining RCB’s retentions, Mike Hesson, director of cricket operations of the Bangalore team, said, “The player retention process has been pretty robust and exhaustive. We’ve got an exceptional bunch of players but the key for us was to ensure we have a sizeable auction purse going into the IPL Mega Auction.”
