IPL 2026 Auction: 3 uncapped options that RCB have over Swastik Chikara
Chikara did not play a single game during the 2025 season with RCB.
1. Saransh Jain
Saransh Jain is an off-spin bowler and a left-handed batter from Madhya Pradesh, who has made the scouts take a note of his exceptional all-round skills through staggering performances on the field. He was the Player of the Series in the recently-concluded Duleep Trophy 2025-26, helping the Central Zone lift the trophy. Then came the Ranji Trophy, where he carried his form, and has already scored close to 400 runs and around 19 wickets, helping MP win games from crucial situations as well.
What’s going to help the best is that Saransh has grown up playing alongside Rajat Patidar when both were in their Under-12 playing days. Rajat shares a great camaraderie with Saransh, and understands his strengths that can help the all-rounder chip in with useful contributions to help RCB’s case. As a result, RCB will not shy away from raising the padel for Saransh Jain, given his exceptional talent and plethora of experience in domestic cricket.
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