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Sunrisers Hyderabad also showed interest, but they backed out of the bidding as RCB got their target.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he had suggested the IPL franchises go for Tim David’s name in the mega auction, but they ignored it. The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, released David, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru seized the opportunity by signing him for INR 3 crore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad also showed interest, but they backed out of the bidding as RCB got their target.
David scored 187 runs at an average of 62.33 and a strike rate of 185.15.
“I told the officials of a few franchises to pick him. They showed no interest and said that David is no longer the same player he used to be. I believe T20 cricket will have more tall batters with a strong build. They are going to rule the format in the future,” Ashwin said.
The 29-year-old has been in great touch for Australia this year. He has amassed 265 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 212.00. The right-handed batter struck his maiden T20I century against the West Indies.
Ashwin lauded RCB for signing the Aussie player. “A player RCB bought for INR 3 crore has taken his game to new heights. It is good to see that Australia are properly using him. A real steal for RCB.”
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