Shashank Singh Reacts to RCB Missing Key Finishers
The team's inability to secure top finishers has raised questions about their auction strategy, and fans will be watching closely to see how they adapt to the loss of these key players, with Shashank Singh's reaction to the situation being closely monitored.
RCB's failure to secure top finishers in the IPL 2025 auction, including Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, and Marcus Stoinis, may have significant implications for their middle order, with these players now set to bolster the lineups of Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings, respectively.
Ashutosh Sharma, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 3.8 crore, has already made an impact, scoring 66 off 31 balls in the first match of IPL 2025. RCB had bid up to INR 1.5 crore for Sharma, but ultimately lost out on his services. Similarly, David Miller, a proven finisher with 481 runs in 2022, was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 7.5 crore, after RCB bid up to INR 7.25 crore.
Marcus Stoinis, who has been a top batter for LSG in the last two years with 408 runs in 2023 and 388 runs in 2024, was signed by Punjab Kings for INR 11 crore. RCB had bid up to INR 10.75 crore for Stoinis, but were outbid by the Punjab franchise. The absence of these players may be felt in RCB's middle order, and the team might regret not securing their services.
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, it will be interesting to see how RCB's decision to let these finishers slip away affects their overall performance. With Shashank Singh and other RCB officials reflecting on the auction, the team will need to regroup and reassess their strategy to compete with the strengthened lineups of their opponents.