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Badrinath: RCB Bowling Vulnerable Without Key Pacers
10 May
Summary
- RCB bowling faces vulnerability if Hazlewood or Bhuvi falter.
- Shepherd's high economy rate makes him an unreliable option.
- Badrinath doubts RCB will change batting-heavy lineup.
Subramaniam Badrinath has voiced concerns over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling depth, highlighting a significant vulnerability. He pointed out that the team's bowling attack becomes susceptible to conceding large scores if either Josh Hazlewood or Bhuvneshwar Kumar experiences a poor performance on the field.
Badrinath specifically targeted the fifth and sixth bowling options, Rasikh Salam and Romario Shepherd. While Salam has shown moderate returns, Shepherd's struggles are evident with an economy rate nearing 13 runs per over, making him an unreliable choice.
Despite these bowling weaknesses, Badrinath expressed doubt that RCB would disrupt their batting-heavy lineup, suggesting a preference for offensive depth throughout the innings. He also commented on Rohit Sharma's potential captaincy, noting MI's performance is linked to his runs and that his return as captain depends on team needs.
