A disappointing 2019 IPL campaign saw Royal Challengers Bangalore finish last among eight franchises with just five wins in fourteen league matches. The three-time runner-up released as many as 12 players from its 2019 IPL squad ahead of the 2020 IPL auction held at Kolkata on December 19th. Despite releasing big guns like Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stonis and Colin de Grandhomme, the Virat Kohli-led side has assembled a strong unit by recruiting quality players like Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Joshua Philippe and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rcb-had-spent-9-cr-in-the-mock-auction-to-buy-sri-lanka-all-rounder-isuru-udana-reveals-mike-hesson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isuru Udana</a>.

With Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Moeen Ali and Navdeep Saini already in their ranks, the squad looks balanced and formidable. They have got some serious Indian talents in their squad who are very unfortunate to have got less or in fact no opportunities so far. It is fair to say that these talented Indian players were under-utilized by Virat Kohli’s men in the previous edition(s).

On that note, let us look at three Indian players who deserve more opportunities at RCB this season given their potential to excel at a grand stage like IPL:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-370959" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Devdutt-Padikkal.jpg" alt="Devdutt Padikkal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-370959" class="wp-caption-text">Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Despite recognizing his talent and signing him at his base price of INR 20 lakh at 2019 IPL auction, RCB did not provide Padikkal with an opportunity to don the jersey throughout season twelve. The 19-year-old opener has been sensational for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/test-cricket-will-always-remain-special-cheteshwar-pujara-after-his-ranji-heroics-against-karnataka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karnataka </a>in the domestic tournaments, contributing heavily across formats.

The teenager who made his List A debut during Karnataka’s victorious 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign finished the tournament as the highest run-getter with 609 runs that include five half-centuries and two centuries.

Most importantly, he followed it up in his T20 cricket debut tournament as well (2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) by emerging as the highest run-getter having amassed 580 runs five half-centuries and a century- once again in his side’s victorious campaign.

Currently plying his trade in 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, the teenager is replicating his excellent run in First-class cricket with his consistent batting (half-centuries in all five matches he has played so far). Given the kind of form he is in, RCB must make young Padikkal a mainstay in the XI so that he could provide them with the electrifying starts at the top-of-the-order and lay a perfect foundation for their ruthless middle order to take over.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-328001" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shivam-Dube.jpg" alt="Shivam Dube" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328001" class="wp-caption-text">Shivam Dube. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Bought for INR 5 crore at 2019 IPL auction, the swashbuckling Mumbai all-rounder had a forgettable IPL debut season with Royal Challengers Bangalore making just four appearances throughout season twelve in which he managed 40 runs.

The hard-hitting southpaw who is capable of bowling useful right-arm-medium-fast spells was about to be released by RCB ahead of 2020 IPL auction but his maiden Team India call-up (for the T20I series against Bangladesh in November 2019) changed his fortunes as the franchise decided to retain him for season thirteen.

Dube who made his T20I debut against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-wickets-have-not-been-great-bangladesh-coach-russell-domingo-slams-lahore-pitch-for-t20i-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bangladesh </a>at Delhi has proved his all-round prowess in the limited opportunities he got so far, with his crucial spell (3-30) against Bangladesh in the series decider at Nagpur and sensational knock (54 off 30 balls) against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram being the perfect examples.

The 26-year-old who couldn’t make it big due to the limited opportunities and the pressure of a heavy price tag last season deserves more chances to prove himself this time given his all-round credentials and International cricket exposure. Promoting Dube up in the batting order and giving him the quota of full four-overs might bring out the best from the talented Mumbaikar who deserves to feature in more games for RCB this season.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-332222" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332222" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

A regular fixture in the Indian T20 squad, the 20-year-old shot into the limelight with his economical spells (eight wickets in 11 matches at an economy of just 6.16) for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant franchise during 2017 IPL.

Unfortunately, the Chennai-born player has played just ten matches across two seasons (seven in 2018 and three in 2019 IPL) for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Known for providing major breakthroughs, the off-spinner has also contributed with the willow for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/washington-sundar-turns-up-for-tamil-nadu-9-hours-after-completion-of-the-india-bangladesh-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tamil Nadu</a> in domestic cricket (has one First-class hundred and two fifties each in T20 and First-class cricket).

A dependable left-handed batsman, he finished 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Tamil Nadu’s second-highest run-getter having amassed 271 runs with his highest score being 54*. It is unfortunate that he hasn’t got enough chances to prove himself at RCB despite his domestic experience, International cricket exposure and economical T20 bowling (6.69). Hope he gets makes the XI more often for RCB 2020 IPL!

A disappointing 2019 IPL campaign saw Royal Challengers Bangalore finish last among eight franchises with just five wins in fourteen league matches. The three-time runner-up released as many as 12 players from its 2019 IPL squad ahead of the 2020 IPL auction held at Kolkata on December 19th. Despite releasing big guns like Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stonis and Colin de Grandhomme, the Virat Kohli-led side has assembled a strong unit by recruiting quality players like Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Joshua Philippe and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rcb-had-spent-9-cr-in-the-mock-auction-to-buy-sri-lanka-all-rounder-isuru-udana-reveals-mike-hesson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isuru Udana</a>.
With Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Moeen Ali and Navdeep Saini already in their ranks, the squad looks balanced and formidable. They have got some serious Indian talents in their squad who are very unfortunate to have got less or in fact no opportunities so far. It is fair to say that these talented Indian players were under-utilized by Virat Kohli’s men in the previous edition(s).
On that note, let us look at three Indian players who deserve more opportunities at RCB this season given their potential to excel at a grand stage like IPL:
<h3>1. Devdutt Padikkal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_370959" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-370959" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-370959" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Devdutt-Padikkal.jpg" alt="Devdutt Padikkal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-370959" class="wp-caption-text">Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Despite recognizing his talent and signing him at his base price of INR 20 lakh at 2019 IPL auction, RCB did not provide Padikkal with an opportunity to don the jersey throughout season twelve. The 19-year-old opener has been sensational for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/test-cricket-will-always-remain-special-cheteshwar-pujara-after-his-ranji-heroics-against-karnataka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karnataka </a>in the domestic tournaments, contributing heavily across formats.
The teenager who made his List A debut during Karnataka’s victorious 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign finished the tournament as the highest run-getter with 609 runs that include five half-centuries and two centuries.
Most importantly, he followed it up in his T20 cricket debut tournament as well (2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) by emerging as the highest run-getter having amassed 580 runs five half-centuries and a century- once again in his side’s victorious campaign.
Currently plying his trade in 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, the teenager is replicating his excellent run in First-class cricket with his consistent batting (half-centuries in all five matches he has played so far). Given the kind of form he is in, RCB must make young Padikkal a mainstay in the XI so that he could provide them with the electrifying starts at the top-of-the-order and lay a perfect foundation for their ruthless middle order to take over.

<h3>2. Shivam Dube</h3>
<figure id="attachment_328001" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-328001" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-328001" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shivam-Dube.jpg" alt="Shivam Dube" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328001" class="wp-caption-text">Shivam Dube. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Bought for INR 5 crore at 2019 IPL auction, the swashbuckling Mumbai all-rounder had a forgettable IPL debut season with Royal Challengers Bangalore making just four appearances throughout season twelve in which he managed 40 runs.
The hard-hitting southpaw who is capable of bowling useful right-arm-medium-fast spells was about to be released by RCB ahead of 2020 IPL auction but his maiden Team India call-up (for the T20I series against Bangladesh in November 2019) changed his fortunes as the franchise decided to retain him for season thirteen.
Dube who made his T20I debut against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-wickets-have-not-been-great-bangladesh-coach-russell-domingo-slams-lahore-pitch-for-t20i-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bangladesh </a>at Delhi has proved his all-round prowess in the limited opportunities he got so far, with his crucial spell (3-30) against Bangladesh in the series decider at Nagpur and sensational knock (54 off 30 balls) against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram being the perfect examples.
The 26-year-old who couldn’t make it big due to the limited opportunities and the pressure of a heavy price tag last season deserves more chances to prove himself this time given his all-round credentials and International cricket exposure. Promoting Dube up in the batting order and giving him the quota of full four-overs might bring out the best from the talented Mumbaikar who deserves to feature in more games for RCB this season.

<h3>3. Washington Sundar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_332222" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-332222" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-332222" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332222" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
A regular fixture in the Indian T20 squad, the 20-year-old shot into the limelight with his economical spells (eight wickets in 11 matches at an economy of just 6.16) for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant franchise during 2017 IPL.
Unfortunately, the Chennai-born player has played just ten matches across two seasons (seven in 2018 and three in 2019 IPL) for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Known for providing major breakthroughs, the off-spinner has also contributed with the willow for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/washington-sundar-turns-up-for-tamil-nadu-9-hours-after-completion-of-the-india-bangladesh-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tamil Nadu</a> in domestic cricket (has one First-class hundred and two fifties each in T20 and First-class cricket).
A dependable left-handed batsman, he finished 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Tamil Nadu’s second-highest run-getter having amassed 271 runs with his highest score being 54*. It is unfortunate that he hasn’t got enough chances to prove himself at RCB despite his domestic experience, International cricket exposure and economical T20 bowling (6.69). Hope he gets makes the XI more often for RCB 2020 IPL!

A disappointing 2019 IPL campaign saw Royal Challengers Bangalore finish last among eight franchises with just five wins in fourteen league matches. The three-time runner-up released as many as 12 players from its 2019 IPL squad ahead of the 2020 IPL auction held at Kolkata on December 19th. Despite releasing big guns like Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stonis and Colin de Grandhomme, the Virat Kohli-led side has assembled a strong unit by recruiting quality players like Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Joshua Philippe and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rcb-had-spent-9-cr-in-the-mock-auction-to-buy-sri-lanka-all-rounder-isuru-udana-reveals-mike-hesson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isuru Udana</a>.
With Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Moeen Ali and Navdeep Saini already in their ranks, the squad looks balanced and formidable. They have got some serious Indian talents in their squad who are very unfortunate to have got less or in fact no opportunities so far. It is fair to say that these talented Indian players were under-utilized by Virat Kohli’s men in the previous edition(s).
On that note, let us look at three Indian players who deserve more opportunities at RCB this season given their potential to excel at a grand stage like IPL:
<h3>1. Devdutt Padikkal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_370959" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-370959" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-370959" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Devdutt-Padikkal.jpg" alt="Devdutt Padikkal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-370959" class="wp-caption-text">Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Despite recognizing his talent and signing him at his base price of INR 20 lakh at 2019 IPL auction, RCB did not provide Padikkal with an opportunity to don the jersey throughout season twelve. The 19-year-old opener has been sensational for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/test-cricket-will-always-remain-special-cheteshwar-pujara-after-his-ranji-heroics-against-karnataka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karnataka </a>in the domestic tournaments, contributing heavily across formats.
The teenager who made his List A debut during Karnataka’s victorious 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign finished the tournament as the highest run-getter with 609 runs that include five half-centuries and two centuries.
Most importantly, he followed it up in his T20 cricket debut tournament as well (2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) by emerging as the highest run-getter having amassed 580 runs five half-centuries and a century- once again in his side’s victorious campaign.
Currently plying his trade in 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, the teenager is replicating his excellent run in First-class cricket with his consistent batting (half-centuries in all five matches he has played so far). Given the kind of form he is in, RCB must make young Padikkal a mainstay in the XI so that he could provide them with the electrifying starts at the top-of-the-order and lay a perfect foundation for their ruthless middle order to take over.

<h3>2. Shivam Dube</h3>
<figure id="attachment_328001" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-328001" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-328001" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shivam-Dube.jpg" alt="Shivam Dube" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328001" class="wp-caption-text">Shivam Dube. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Bought for INR 5 crore at 2019 IPL auction, the swashbuckling Mumbai all-rounder had a forgettable IPL debut season with Royal Challengers Bangalore making just four appearances throughout season twelve in which he managed 40 runs.
The hard-hitting southpaw who is capable of bowling useful right-arm-medium-fast spells was about to be released by RCB ahead of 2020 IPL auction but his maiden Team India call-up (for the T20I series against Bangladesh in November 2019) changed his fortunes as the franchise decided to retain him for season thirteen.
Dube who made his T20I debut against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-wickets-have-not-been-great-bangladesh-coach-russell-domingo-slams-lahore-pitch-for-t20i-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bangladesh </a>at Delhi has proved his all-round prowess in the limited opportunities he got so far, with his crucial spell (3-30) against Bangladesh in the series decider at Nagpur and sensational knock (54 off 30 balls) against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram being the perfect examples.
The 26-year-old who couldn’t make it big due to the limited opportunities and the pressure of a heavy price tag last season deserves more chances to prove himself this time given his all-round credentials and International cricket exposure. Promoting Dube up in the batting order and giving him the quota of full four-overs might bring out the best from the talented Mumbaikar who deserves to feature in more games for RCB this season.

<h3>3. Washington Sundar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_332222" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-332222" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-332222" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332222" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
A regular fixture in the Indian T20 squad, the 20-year-old shot into the limelight with his economical spells (eight wickets in 11 matches at an economy of just 6.16) for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant franchise during 2017 IPL.
Unfortunately, the Chennai-born player has played just ten matches across two seasons (seven in 2018 and three in 2019 IPL) for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Known for providing major breakthroughs, the off-spinner has also contributed with the willow for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/washington-sundar-turns-up-for-tamil-nadu-9-hours-after-completion-of-the-india-bangladesh-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tamil Nadu</a> in domestic cricket (has one First-class hundred and two fifties each in T20 and First-class cricket).
A dependable left-handed batsman, he finished 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Tamil Nadu’s second-highest run-getter having amassed 271 runs with his highest score being 54*. It is unfortunate that he hasn’t got enough chances to prove himself at RCB despite his domestic experience, International cricket exposure and economical T20 bowling (6.69). Hope he gets makes the XI more often for RCB 2020 IPL!

Royal Challengers Bangalore have got some serious Indian talents in their squad who are very unfortunate to have got less or in fact no opportunities so far.

IPL 2020: 3 RCB players who deserve more opportunities

RCB have got some serious Indian talents in their squad who are very unfortunate to have got less or in fact no opportunities so far.