After the IPL auction, the <strong>Rajasthan Royals</strong> appeared to be one of the strongest teams. They covered all the bases and were eyeing a grand comeback after two years. RR also roped in its previous IPL winning captain, Shane Warne as their mentor.

But, they were struck with a huge blow before the season began. Their skipper Steve Smith had to pull out due to the ball-tampering saga. However, they made enough efforts to qualify for the playoffs. Although they got their combinations right in the latter half of the tournament, they just did it at the right time to keep them in the race.

As they entered the playoffs, they were struck with another blow as Jos Buttler, their main-man had to leave for England due to national duties. But, more than anything, the form of Jaydev Unadkat would have hurt them the most. He picked 24 wickets in 12 games last year and was the most expensive <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian</strong></a> player at the auction this year.

But, Jaydev Unadkat only managed to pick 11 wickets in 15 games disappointing one and all. Moreover, his economy rate was on the higher side and was almost 10 this year.

Here are the players RR could have bought instead of Jaydev Unadkat:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-251637" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav of Royal Challengers Bangalore in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-umesh-yadav-feels-virat-kohlis-inconsistency-affected-rcb-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Umesh Yadav</strong></a> had a great IPL this year. He was probably one of the best bowlers in the RCB set up. Yadav broke the backs of many teams right in the powerplay this year. Royals were interested in him up to INR 3.8 crores and were battling it out with DD.

However, RCB came in at the last moment and acquired him in their first bid. Yadav has picked 20 wickets in 14 games at an average of 21. He could have been a great addition to the RR bowling set up. The Royals could have probably saved the services of Jofra Archer for the death overs.<br>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-245424" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Trent-Boult-2.jpg" alt="Trent Boult" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-245424" class="wp-caption-text">Trent Boult celebrates a wicket with Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

After languishing in the ranks of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders for three seasons, Trent Boult had got his opportunities this year. Easily one of the best left-arm fast bowlers around the world, Boult could have played an important role for the Royals.

He was bought by Delhi for just INR 2.20 crores and RR should have shown some interest in him. In 14 games this season, Boult has picked 18 wickets at an average of 26. Boult bowled the difficult overs for the Daredevils and being a left-hander is another advantage for this man.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-238554" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Siddarth-Kaul-wicket-celebration.jpg" alt="Siddarth Kaul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-238554" class="wp-caption-text">Siddarth Kaul celebrates a wicket. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Kings XI Punjab were involved in a fierce bidding war to acquire the services of Siddarth Kaul. He started at a base price of INR 30 lakhs and went all the way up to INR 3.8 crores. Kaul was the third-highest wicket taker this year with 21 wickets to his tally.

He was brilliant with the ball initially in the tournament. He played a crucial role in many of Sunrisers close victories. Although he hadn&#8217;t performed as well towards the later stages of the tournament, he could have still been a great addition to RR. The ball he bowled to Ambati Rayudu in the first qualifier was an absolute gem and shows the quality of the man.

<p>After the IPL auction, the <strong>Rajasthan Royals</strong> appeared to be one of the strongest teams. They covered all the bases and were eyeing a grand comeback after two years. RR also roped in its previous IPL winning captain, Shane Warne as their mentor.</p>
<p>But, they were struck with a huge blow before the season began. Their skipper&nbsp;Steve Smith had to pull out due to the ball-tampering saga. However, they made enough efforts to qualify for the playoffs. Although they got their combinations right in the latter half of the tournament, they just did it at the right time to keep them in the race.</p>
<p>As they entered the playoffs, they were struck with another blow as Jos Buttler, their main-man had to leave for England due to national duties. But, more than anything, the form of Jaydev Unadkat would have hurt them the most. He picked 24 wickets in 12 games last year and was the most expensive <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian</strong></a> player at the auction this year.</p>
<p>But, Jaydev Unadkat only managed to pick 11 wickets in 15 games disappointing one and all. Moreover, his economy rate was on the higher side and was almost 10 this year.</p>
<h3>Here are the players RR could have bought instead of Jaydev Unadkat:</h3>
<h3>1. Umesh Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_251637" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-251637" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav of Royal Challengers Bangalore in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-umesh-yadav-feels-virat-kohlis-inconsistency-affected-rcb-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Umesh Yadav</strong></a> had a great IPL this year. He was probably one of the best bowlers in the RCB set up. Yadav broke the backs of many teams right in the powerplay this year. Royals were interested in him up to INR 3.8 crores and were battling it out with DD.</p>
<p>However, RCB came in at the last moment and acquired him in their first bid. Yadav has picked 20 wickets in 14 games at an average of 21. He could have been a great addition to the RR bowling set up. The Royals could have probably saved the services of Jofra Archer for the death overs.<br>
</p>
<h3>2. Trent Boult</h3>
<figure id="attachment_245424" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-245424" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-245424" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Trent-Boult-2.jpg" alt="Trent Boult" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-245424" class="wp-caption-text">Trent Boult celebrates a wicket with Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After languishing in the ranks of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders for three seasons, Trent Boult had got his opportunities this year. Easily one of the best left-arm fast bowlers around the world, Boult could have played an important role for the Royals.</p>
<p>He was bought by Delhi for just INR 2.20 crores and RR should have shown some interest in him. In 14 games this season, Boult has picked 18 wickets at an average of 26. Boult bowled the difficult overs for the Daredevils and being a left-hander is another advantage for this man.</p>
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<h3>3. Siddarth Kaul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_238554" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-238554" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-238554" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Siddarth-Kaul-wicket-celebration.jpg" alt="Siddarth Kaul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-238554" class="wp-caption-text">Siddarth Kaul celebrates a wicket. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Kings XI Punjab were involved in a fierce bidding war to acquire the services of Siddarth Kaul. He started at a base price of INR 30 lakhs and went all the way up to INR 3.8 crores. Kaul was the third-highest wicket taker this year with 21 wickets to his tally.</p>
<p>He was brilliant with the ball initially in the tournament. He played a crucial role in many of Sunrisers close victories. Although he hadn’t performed as well towards the later stages of the tournament, he could have still been a great addition to RR. The ball he bowled to Ambati Rayudu in the first qualifier was an absolute gem and shows the quality of the man.</p>

<p>After the IPL auction, the <strong>Rajasthan Royals</strong> appeared to be one of the strongest teams. They covered all the bases and were eyeing a grand comeback after two years. RR also roped in its previous IPL winning captain, Shane Warne as their mentor.</p>
<p>But, they were struck with a huge blow before the season began. Their skipper Steve Smith had to pull out due to the ball-tampering saga. However, they made enough efforts to qualify for the playoffs. Although they got their combinations right in the latter half of the tournament, they just did it at the right time to keep them in the race.</p>
<p>As they entered the playoffs, they were struck with another blow as Jos Buttler, their main-man had to leave for England due to national duties. But, more than anything, the form of Jaydev Unadkat would have hurt them the most. He picked 24 wickets in 12 games last year and was the most expensive <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian</strong></a> player at the auction this year.</p>
<p>But, Jaydev Unadkat only managed to pick 11 wickets in 15 games disappointing one and all. Moreover, his economy rate was on the higher side and was almost 10 this year.</p>
<h3>Here are the players RR could have bought instead of Jaydev Unadkat:</h3>
<h3>1. Umesh Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_251637" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-251637" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-251637" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav of Royal Challengers Bangalore in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-umesh-yadav-feels-virat-kohlis-inconsistency-affected-rcb-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Umesh Yadav</strong></a> had a great IPL this year. He was probably one of the best bowlers in the RCB set up. Yadav broke the backs of many teams right in the powerplay this year. Royals were interested in him up to INR 3.8 crores and were battling it out with DD.</p>
<p>However, RCB came in at the last moment and acquired him in their first bid. Yadav has picked 20 wickets in 14 games at an average of 21. He could have been a great addition to the RR bowling set up. The Royals could have probably saved the services of Jofra Archer for the death overs.<br>
</p>
<h3>2. Trent Boult</h3>
<figure id="attachment_245424" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-245424" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-245424" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Trent-Boult-2.jpg" alt="Trent Boult" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-245424" class="wp-caption-text">Trent Boult celebrates a wicket with Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>After languishing in the ranks of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders for three seasons, Trent Boult had got his opportunities this year. Easily one of the best left-arm fast bowlers around the world, Boult could have played an important role for the Royals.</p>
<p>He was bought by Delhi for just INR 2.20 crores and RR should have shown some interest in him. In 14 games this season, Boult has picked 18 wickets at an average of 26. Boult bowled the difficult overs for the Daredevils and being a left-hander is another advantage for this man.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Siddarth Kaul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_238554" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-238554" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-238554" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Siddarth-Kaul-wicket-celebration.jpg" alt="Siddarth Kaul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-238554" class="wp-caption-text">Siddarth Kaul celebrates a wicket. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Kings XI Punjab were involved in a fierce bidding war to acquire the services of Siddarth Kaul. He started at a base price of INR 30 lakhs and went all the way up to INR 3.8 crores. Kaul was the third-highest wicket taker this year with 21 wickets to his tally.</p>
<p>He was brilliant with the ball initially in the tournament. He played a crucial role in many of Sunrisers close victories. Although he hadn&#8217;t performed as well towards the later stages of the tournament, he could have still been a great addition to RR. The ball he bowled to Ambati Rayudu in the first qualifier was an absolute gem and shows the quality of the man.</p>

Unadkat has only picked 11 wickets in 15 games this season

IPL 2018: Three players RR could have bought instead of Jaydev Unadkat

The most expensive Indian player this year, Jaydev Unadkat failed terribly. Here are the alternatives RR could have bought instead of him.