While in conversation with the Hindustan Times, Hesson picked batsmen Rajat Patidar, Suyash Prabhudessai and Mohammed Azharuddeen as the three uncapped Indian players who can help RCB go all the way in IPL 2021.
All three of the aforementioned Indian players were bought for their base price of INR 20 lakh at the IPL auction in February.
Opening up on Mohammed Azharuddeen’s signing, Hesson said the wicketkeeper-batsman could be the type of ‘high-impact’ player who can take some pressure off the usual suspects. The former New Zealand coach also highlighted that the Kerala cricketer gives RCB another wicketkeeping option along with AB de Villiers.
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Goa’s Suyash Prabhudessai is another explosive batsman in the RCB ranks. Speaking of his ability to play 360-degree shots, Hesson said:
Can the trio follow in Devdutt Padikkal’s footsteps at RCB?
Devdutt Padikkal, IPL 2020’s emerging player of the season, finished last season as RCB’s top scorer. With 473 runs in 15 matches, the opener out-scored both Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
Padikkal, still waiting for his maiden India call-up, was bought by RCB ahead of the 2019 IPL but didn’t get a game. However, when the opportunity presented itself in 2020, the youngster grabbed it with both hands.
The trio of Patidar, Prabhudesai and Azahruddeen would do well to follow in Padikkal’s footsteps at RCB.
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