The RCB team 2017 will start their campaign against the defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on April 5. It will be a repeat of IPL 2016 final. Royal Challengers Bangalore has reached the IPL finals three times but hasn’t managed to secure the trophy even once. First, they lose the final against Deccan Chargers in 2009, then in 2011 they got beaten by Chennai Super Kings and in 2016. RCB team 2017 Players List.
RCB team 2017 players list
First, they lose the final against Deccan Chargers in 2009, then in 2011 they got beaten by Chennai Super Kings and in the 2016 season they came second to Sunrisers Hyderabad. This is the one team in Indian Premier League which has always managed to produce sheer entertainment and a brand of cricket above the rest and we can expect the same with the RCB Team 2017 Players List.
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The Bengaluru-based team has always been a force to reckon with since the inception of IPL and considering the RCB team 2017 players list, this season will be no different. The RCB Team 2017 Players List boast a batting line-up that comprises of Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Shane Watson and KL Rahul, nightmare for any bowling attack to bowl to.
The Bengaluru-based team has always been a force to reckon with since the inception of IPL and considering the RCB team 2017 players list, this season will be no different. The RCB Team 2017 Players List boast a batting line-up that comprises of Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Shane Watson and KL Rahul, nightmare for any bowling attack to bowl to.
The cricket fanatics who have followed the Bangalore team closely, they are aware of the fact that RCB need minimal changes to actually bolster their squad. RCB have retained 20 players but have also released 10 including Varun Aaron, Kane Richardson and David Wiese. They boast a number of foreign players and with the second lowest purse (12.8 crores), they can only pick one out of the seven they will aim for at the auction.
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RCB team 2017 players list is armed with a strong troop of cricketers. Here is a list of 20 retained for by the RCB team 2017 Players List :
RCB team 2017 players list is armed with a strong troop of cricketers. Here is a list of 20 retained for by the RCB team 2017 Players List :
Just like last year the RCB Team 2017 Players List have enough striking power but need to add fuel to their bowling unit. One can look at the retained players from the RCB team 2017 players list and say that the bowling attack is extremely thin. Richardson, Chris Jordan, Wiese and even Varun Aaron who featured regularly – will be missed in this season. However, Kiwi pacer Adam Milne will now get a chance to showcase his bowling prowess.
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Meanwhile, keeping Shane Watson’s injury woes in mind, the RCB Team 2017 Players List needs an all-rounder. Even though Watson plays a key role with both bat and bowl, RCB can grab Irfan Pathan to solve the problem. Pathan, who recently made the headlines for his good show at the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, comes with a lot of experience on home soil and could offer much more to the team. Chris Woakes, Corey Anderson and Tymal Mills are the other alternatives available for the taking, given they utilise them.
Meanwhile, keeping Shane Watson’s injury woes in mind, the RCB Team 2017 Players List needs an all-rounder. Even though Watson plays a key role with both bat and bowl, RCB can grab Irfan Pathan to solve the problem. Pathan, who recently made the headlines for his good show at the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, comes with a lot of experience on home soil and could offer much more to the team. Chris Woakes, Corey Anderson and Tymal Mills are the other alternatives available for the taking, given they utilise them.
Let’s take a look at the full schedule of RCB team 2017 –
- April 5, Match 1 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium) – 8 PM
- April 8, Match 2 – vs Delhi Daredevils – Bangalore (M Chinnaswamy Stadium) – 8 PM
- April 10, Match 3 – vs Kings XI Punjab – Indore (Holkar Stadium) – 8 PM
- April 14, Match 4 – vs Mumbai Indians – Bengaluru – 4 PM
- April 16, Match 5 – vs Rising Pune Supergiants – Bengaluru – 8 PM
- April 18, Match 6 – vs Gujarat Lions – Rajkot (Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium) – 8 PM
- April 23, Match 7 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Kolkata (Eden Gardens) – 8 PM
- April 25, Match 8 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Bangalore (M Chinnaswamy Stadium) – 8 PM
- April 27, Match 9 – vs Gujarat Lions – Bangalore (M Chinnaswamy Stadium) – 8 PM
- April 29, Match 10 – vs Rising Pune Supergiants – Pune (Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium) – 4 PM
- May 1, Match 11 – vs Mumbai Indians – Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium) – 4 PM
- May 5, Match 12 – vs Kings XI Punjab – Bangalore (M Chinnaswamy Stadium) – 8 PM
- May 7, Match 13 – Vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Bangalore (M Chinnaswamy Stadium) – 4 PM
- May 14, Match 14 – Vs Delhi Daredevils – Delhi (Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium) – 8 PM
Note: Schedule is subject to change
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