IPL: Best XI of RCB's released players who performed well for other franchises
After leaving the Bangalore-based outlet, these players set the tournament on fire with their stunning displays.
6. Shane Watson
Shane Watson established his name in the inaugural season of the IPL with his spectacular contribution to Rajasthan Royals’ title triumph in 2008. In 2015, Rajasthan Royals was suspended for the 2016-17 editions and Watson took part in the 2016 mini-auction.
Believing in his glorifying past record in the tournament, RCB snapped him up for a hefty sum of INR 9.5 crore. For his new franchise, the talented former Aussie all-rounder looked fine as a middle-order batter accumulating 179 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 133.58. With the ball, he also bagged 20 wickets but at an exorbitant economy of 8.98.
In 2017, he had his worst IPL season as he struggled to be among runs and wickets. Observing his disappointing figures in the tenth edition of the league, RCB refused to retain the Aussie all-rounder for the next season. At the 2018 mega auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spent INR 4 crore on the veteran to acquire his services in the competition.
Under MS Dhoni’s leadership, Watson looked rejuvenated as he showed his knack for pounding bowlers as an impactful opening batter. In CSK’s marvelous title win, Watson hoarded 555 runs with two centuries and half-centuries in 15 games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 154.59.
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