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RR
Inaugural IPL champions RR struggled to find form in the IPL this year. RR played a total of 7 matches in IPL 2021, managing to win only 3 in total. Apart from Sanju Samson and Chris Morris, no other player looked consistent in the IPL this year. The RR management will look to sign former players in the upcoming IPL mega auction. That said, here are 5 former players that RR could target in the upcoming IPL mega auction:
5. Deepak Hooda
Deepak Hooda endured a brilliant outing with PBKS in the IPL this year. In 8 matches, Hooda amassed a total of 116 runs for Punjab. The 26-year-old also scalped 2 wickets for Punjab in the IPL this year. Deepak Hooda represented Punjab in IPL 2014 and 2015. Hooda could act as the ideal replacement for RR player Shivam Dube, who performed poorly in the IPL this year.
4. Rahul Tripathi
Another former player whom RR might target in the upcoming IPL mega auction is Rahul Tripathi. Tripathi endured a decent outing with KKR in the IPL this year. In 7 matches in IPL 2021, Tripathi amassed a total of 187 runs for KKR. Tripathi was part of the Rajasthan franchise in IPL 2018 and 2019. RR is struggling to find a decent Indian opener. Rahul Tripathi’s acquisition could resolve that issue in the IPL next season.
3. Ajinkya Rahane
Rahane could be another player that RR might target in the IPL mega auction. Rahane was the captain of the RR side in IPL 2018. The 32-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best batsmen in the T20 format. Rahane’s signing could change RR’s fortunes in the IPL next year.
2. Ben Cutting
Cutting was part of the KKR side in the IPL this year. However, Ben Cutting did not play a single match for KKR in the entire season this year. Ben Cutting is one of the best all-rounders in the T20 format. Cutting’s addition to the squad could add value to the RR side in the IPL next season.
1. Kane Richardson
Kane Richardson was part of the RCB side in the IPL this year. The 30-year-old played only one match for RCB in IPL 2021, scalping 1 wicket in total. Richardson represented the Rajasthan franchise in the 2014 edition of the IPL. Richardson is a superb bowler in the death overs of the T20 format. Richardson’s acquisition could help RR contend for the IPL next season.