One of the primary reasons behind launching the<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IPL</a> was to give inexperienced players a platform to prove themselves, and it has undoubtedly achieved that objective. Over the years, fans have seen the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh taking the league by storm before making their international debut.&nbsp; Historically, RCB has been one of the teams that have banked on big-name superstars.

However, the lack of success meant that they shifted from that approach, and even they have focussed on building a good core of talented players and not just stars. Harshal Patel, Padikkal, and Shahbaz Ahmed made their India debuts after joining RCB, while Patidar has been on the fringes.&nbsp;

Even at the 2023 auction, they bought talented players like Avinash Singh and Manoj Bhandage. However, with the funds they had and the requirements they had to fulfil, there were a few missed opportunities, and here’s a look at-

&nbsp;3 uncapped players RCB should have targeted at the IPL auction

Donovan Ferreira has become an overnight sensation after his remarkable innings in the 2nd game of the SA20. He scored 82*(40) to rescue Joburg Super Kings from a precarious position of 27/4, and justified why he was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL auction. RCB used one of their two vacant overseas slots on Will Jacks and splashed Rs. 3.2 crore on him.&nbsp;While he is a talented player and amongst the best young power-hitters, he is not a direct backup for Maxwell as he is an opener.

Maxwell is currently injured, and there is uncertainty around his participation in the initial set of games. If he doesn't recover, they might have to play Jacks out of position, given that the top 3 are fixed. In such a scenario, Ferreira would have suited RCB better as he is a natural finisher and could have slotted in at six while allowing the likes of Lomror and Shahbaz to bat higher up.&nbsp;

After 28 T20s, he averages 44.78 and has a terrific strike rate of 15714. The South African can also bowl and even don the role of a keeper. He was the 5th most expensive buy at the SA20 auction and even attracted a few bids at the IPL auction. &nbsp;

Yash Thakur has been one of the most consistent performers in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy over the last couple of years and finally got his reward when he was picked up by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/ipl-2023-best-starting-xi-of-lsg-after-mini-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LSG</a> this year. He has been a part of the league as a net bowler on several occasions, but this will be his first stint as a regular player.&nbsp;

The 24-year-old is a death-over specialist for Vidarbha and can even touch the 140 kph mark. He is handy even with the new ball and is probably the best Indian T20 bowler without IPL experience.&nbsp;

He has picked up 55 wickets in 37 T20 games at an average of less than 15 while conceding at less than 6.7. These are extraordinarily good numbers, and RCB could have taken a chance on him and invested in him as a long-term project. He was sold for 45 Lakh to LSG, and they had 1.75 crore left in the bank.&nbsp;

Sanvir Singh is a medium-pace-bowling all-rounder, who was snapped up by the Sunrisers at his base price of INR 20 Lakh. He only bowls in the 120s and early 130s but can swing the new ball. His batting is his main asset, and he has a reputation for being a power hitter, which is why it was surprising that he received only a base price bid.&nbsp;

In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022, he scored 119 runs in 5 innings and had a strike rate of 205.17. He is a traditional finisher, and his main hitting zones are in front of the wicket, and doesn’t usually play innovative shots. The Punjab player also has a good pull shot in his kitty, which is a requirement for a finisher.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ipl-2023-5-rcb-players-who-might-be-benched-throughout-the-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB</a> did buy a domestic finisher and pace-bowling all-rounder in the form of Manoj Bhandage, but it certainly wouldn’t have hurt them to buy another, given that Sanvir was quite affordable.&nbsp;

One of the primary reasons behind launching the<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IPL</a> was to give inexperienced players a platform to prove themselves, and it has undoubtedly achieved that objective. Over the years, fans have seen the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh taking the league by storm before making their international debut.&nbsp; Historically, RCB has been one of the teams that have banked on big-name superstars.
However, the lack of success meant that they shifted from that approach, and even they have focussed on building a good core of talented players and not just stars. Harshal Patel, Padikkal, and Shahbaz Ahmed made their India debuts after joining RCB, while Patidar has been on the fringes.&nbsp;
Even at the 2023 auction, they bought talented players like Avinash Singh and Manoj Bhandage. However, with the funds they had and the requirements they had to fulfil, there were a few missed opportunities, and here’s a look at-
<h3>&nbsp;3 uncapped players RCB should have targeted at the IPL auction</h3>
<h3>3. Donovan Ferreira</h3>
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Donovan Ferreira has become an overnight sensation after his remarkable innings in the 2nd game of the SA20. He scored 82*(40) to rescue Joburg Super Kings from a precarious position of 27/4, and justified why he was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL auction. RCB used one of their two vacant overseas slots on Will Jacks and splashed Rs. 3.2 crore on him.&nbsp;While he is a talented player and amongst the best young power-hitters, he is not a direct backup for Maxwell as he is an opener.
Maxwell is currently injured, and there is uncertainty around his participation in the initial set of games. If he doesn't recover, they might have to play Jacks out of position, given that the top 3 are fixed. In such a scenario, Ferreira would have suited RCB better as he is a natural finisher and could have slotted in at six while allowing the likes of Lomror and Shahbaz to bat higher up.&nbsp;
After 28 T20s, he averages 44.78 and has a terrific strike rate of 15714. The South African can also bowl and even don the role of a keeper. He was the 5th most expensive buy at the SA20 auction and even attracted a few bids at the IPL auction. &nbsp;

<h3>2. Yash Thakur</h3>
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Yash Thakur has been one of the most consistent performers in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy over the last couple of years and finally got his reward when he was picked up by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/ipl-2023-best-starting-xi-of-lsg-after-mini-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LSG</a> this year. He has been a part of the league as a net bowler on several occasions, but this will be his first stint as a regular player.&nbsp;
The 24-year-old is a death-over specialist for Vidarbha and can even touch the 140 kph mark. He is handy even with the new ball and is probably the best Indian T20 bowler without IPL experience.&nbsp;
He has picked up 55 wickets in 37 T20 games at an average of less than 15 while conceding at less than 6.7. These are extraordinarily good numbers, and RCB could have taken a chance on him and invested in him as a long-term project. He was sold for 45 Lakh to LSG, and they had 1.75 crore left in the bank.&nbsp;

<h3>1. Sanvir Singh</h3>
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Sanvir Singh is a medium-pace-bowling all-rounder, who was snapped up by the Sunrisers at his base price of INR 20 Lakh. He only bowls in the 120s and early 130s but can swing the new ball. His batting is his main asset, and he has a reputation for being a power hitter, which is why it was surprising that he received only a base price bid.&nbsp;
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022, he scored 119 runs in 5 innings and had a strike rate of 205.17. He is a traditional finisher, and his main hitting zones are in front of the wicket, and doesn’t usually play innovative shots. The Punjab player also has a good pull shot in his kitty, which is a requirement for a finisher.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ipl-2023-5-rcb-players-who-might-be-benched-throughout-the-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB</a> did buy a domestic finisher and pace-bowling all-rounder in the form of Manoj Bhandage, but it certainly wouldn’t have hurt them to buy another, given that Sanvir was quite affordable.&nbsp;

One of the primary reasons behind launching the<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IPL</a> was to give inexperienced players a platform to prove themselves, and it has undoubtedly achieved that objective. Over the years, fans have seen the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh taking the league by storm before making their international debut.&nbsp; Historically, RCB has been one of the teams that have banked on big-name superstars.
However, the lack of success meant that they shifted from that approach, and even they have focussed on building a good core of talented players and not just stars. Harshal Patel, Padikkal, and Shahbaz Ahmed made their India debuts after joining RCB, while Patidar has been on the fringes.&nbsp;
Even at the 2023 auction, they bought talented players like Avinash Singh and Manoj Bhandage. However, with the funds they had and the requirements they had to fulfil, there were a few missed opportunities, and here’s a look at-
<h3>&nbsp;3 uncapped players RCB should have targeted at the IPL auction</h3>
<h3>3. Donovan Ferreira</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673590537229_Donovan-Ferreira.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Donovan Ferreira has become an overnight sensation after his remarkable innings in the 2nd game of the SA20. He scored 82*(40) to rescue Joburg Super Kings from a precarious position of 27/4, and justified why he was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL auction. RCB used one of their two vacant overseas slots on Will Jacks and splashed Rs. 3.2 crore on him.&nbsp;While he is a talented player and amongst the best young power-hitters, he is not a direct backup for Maxwell as he is an opener.
Maxwell is currently injured, and there is uncertainty around his participation in the initial set of games. If he doesn't recover, they might have to play Jacks out of position, given that the top 3 are fixed. In such a scenario, Ferreira would have suited RCB better as he is a natural finisher and could have slotted in at six while allowing the likes of Lomror and Shahbaz to bat higher up.&nbsp;
After 28 T20s, he averages 44.78 and has a terrific strike rate of 15714. The South African can also bowl and even don the role of a keeper. He was the 5th most expensive buy at the SA20 auction and even attracted a few bids at the IPL auction. &nbsp;

<h3>2. Yash Thakur</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673590589891_Yash-Thakur.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Yash Thakur has been one of the most consistent performers in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy over the last couple of years and finally got his reward when he was picked up by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/ipl-2023-best-starting-xi-of-lsg-after-mini-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LSG</a> this year. He has been a part of the league as a net bowler on several occasions, but this will be his first stint as a regular player.&nbsp;
The 24-year-old is a death-over specialist for Vidarbha and can even touch the 140 kph mark. He is handy even with the new ball and is probably the best Indian T20 bowler without IPL experience.&nbsp;
He has picked up 55 wickets in 37 T20 games at an average of less than 15 while conceding at less than 6.7. These are extraordinarily good numbers, and RCB could have taken a chance on him and invested in him as a long-term project. He was sold for 45 Lakh to LSG, and they had 1.75 crore left in the bank.&nbsp;

<h3>1. Sanvir Singh</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673590651419_Sanvir-Singh.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Sanvir Singh is a medium-pace-bowling all-rounder, who was snapped up by the Sunrisers at his base price of INR 20 Lakh. He only bowls in the 120s and early 130s but can swing the new ball. His batting is his main asset, and he has a reputation for being a power hitter, which is why it was surprising that he received only a base price bid.&nbsp;
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022, he scored 119 runs in 5 innings and had a strike rate of 205.17. He is a traditional finisher, and his main hitting zones are in front of the wicket, and doesn’t usually play innovative shots. The Punjab player also has a good pull shot in his kitty, which is a requirement for a finisher.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ipl-2023-5-rcb-players-who-might-be-benched-throughout-the-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RCB</a> did buy a domestic finisher and pace-bowling all-rounder in the form of Manoj Bhandage, but it certainly wouldn’t have hurt them to buy another, given that Sanvir was quite affordable.&nbsp;

One of the primary reasons behind launching the IPL was to give inexperienced players a platform to prove themselves, and it has undoubtedly achieved that objective. Over the years, fans have seen the

3 uncapped players RCB could have signed in IPL auction

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IPL 2023: 3 uncapped players RCB could have signed in auction

Here we look at the three uncapped players RCB might have made a mistake by not taking them at the IPL 2023 auction.