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As the anticipation builds for the IPL 2024 auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have made significant changes to their squad, releasing star players such as Wanindu Hasaranga, Wayne Parnell, Josh Hazlewood, and Harshal Patel. In a noteworthy move, the franchise have also enhanced their ranks by acquiring the talented all-rounder Cameron Green in a compelling trade deal with Mumbai Indians.
As the upcoming auction stands beside, RCB’s director of Cricket Mo Bobat, has shared insights into his side’s potential strategy and goals for the bidding war.
Bobat on RCB’s focus in IPL 2024 auction
Bobat emphasized the strategic priorities for the eminent bidding tussle, highlighting the importance of reinforcing the bowling unit. As per the latter, pacer Mohammad Siraj, regarded as their core asset, is set to receive additional support with a focus on acquiring both local and overseas bowling options.
The team management aims to strengthen its bowling arsenal to enhance its overall performance, particularly in the upcoming season. The former England Men’s performance director also expressed confidence in the pool of local spinners, anticipating their increased involvement and impactful contributions in the forthcoming matches.
“Mohammad Siraj is a core part of what we do, so supporting Siraj with some more bowling options, including overseas bowling options, is going to be a real priority for us moving forward. Then we have got a core of local spinners, which I think is quite strong. Some of them got some opportunities over the last year or two, and they might play more leading roles moving forward,” Bobat said, as quoted in a press release.
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Bobat on Green’s move to RCB
Bobat lauded the acquisition of Green, considering it a strategic and positive move to reinforce the team’s overall batting strength, particularly in the middle-order department.
“We have got a strong core of retaining players, and we have got a very powerful top order. Part of the decision-making that we had around our player release decisions was to try and strengthen the middle order and bringing Cameron Green was a fantastic move,” the 40-year-old added.
