IPL 2022: RCB Captaincy – Faf Du Plessis to be new captain? – After Virat Kohli stepped down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, the main target at the auction was to get a player who can lead the side. While Glenn Maxwell has the capability to lead the side, the addition of Faf du Plessis opens the door for debate. RCB returnee Harshal however has already put his weight behind the former South Africa skipper. Follow IPL 2022 Auction Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Harshal Patel said Faf du Plessis certainly has the capability to lead the side and would be a great choice.
IPL 2022: Harshal Patel drops hint on RCB’s new captain, ‘Faf Du Plessis can be a great choice’
“I think Faf Du Plessis can be a great choice, he has successfully led South Africa and can be a great choice,” Harshal Patel said ahead of Day 2 Auctions on Sunday.
IPL 2022: Harshal Patel drops hint on RCB’s new captain, ‘Faf Du Plessis can be a great choice’
After a fierce bidding war with Chennai Super Kings, RCB outbid their rival to get Faf du Plessis for a modest Rs 7 Cr on Saturday. The former Proteas captain had a fantastic IPL 2021, scoring 633 runs at an average of 45.21 and established an excellent opening partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad at CSK.
IPL 2022: Harshal Patel drops hint on RCB’s new captain, ‘Faf Du Plessis can be a great choice’
Faf du Plessis is a Royal Challenger
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IPL 2022: Harshal Patel drops hint on RCB’s new captain, ‘Faf Du Plessis can be a great choice’
“We see him as a highly experienced player at the top of the order. It allows us to look at how we balance our side. He is also a really important leader in the group so really delighted to have him,” Mike Hesson, RCB’s Director of Cricket said of Du Plessis.
Faf du Plessis’ Captaincy Record
Faf du Plessis have an impressive record as a captain. He has led South Africa in 36 international matches, in which the Proteas have ended up being on the winning side on 18 occasions, whilst losing 15 games and drawing 3. His win percentage as the captain of South Africa is 41.66%. Besides that, he has also led Saint Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League.
RCB Remaining purse: 9.25 Cr
RCB New Buys on Saturday
- Faf Du Plessis (7 Cr)
- Harshal Patel (10.75 Cr)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (10.75 Cr)
- Dinesh Karthik (5.5 Cr)
- Josh Hazlewood (7.75 Cr)
- Anuj Rawat (3.4 Cr)
- Shahbaz Ahmed (2.4 Cr)
- Akash Deep (20 lakh)
IPL 2022: Harshal Patel drops hint on RCB’s new captain, ‘Faf Du Plessis can be a great choice’
