IPL 2022: One player from previous season successfully replaced by franchises
Most of the teams have found ideal replacements for their star players from the previous IPL season.
5) Rajasthan Royals – Yuzvendra Chahal for Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia had been an unsung hero during his stint with Rajasthan Royals. The Indian all-rounder had more or less contributed with the bat or ball in almost all games. Moreover, he was often the lead spinner for the Royals, given that they lacked options in their spin bowling department. However, the Rajasthan franchise decided against retaining Tewatia for the 15th edition of the IPL and has found an ideal replacement for him.
The Royals bought Yuzevndra Chahal in the mega auction, and so far, the former Royal Challengers Bangalore spinner has done a terrific job with the ball in hand. Chahal has picked up seven wickets in three outings at an average of just nine, which includes a three-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad. What is more impressive about the spinner’s start to the season is that he has gone at an economy rate of under 6 runs per over in two of the three matches so far.
Although, Yuzvendra Chahal cannot be a substitute for Rahul Tewatia’s batting abilities, yet Rajasthan Royals have made the correct purchase by investing in a specialized spinner.
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