4 positions RCB should look to focus on in the auctions

Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most followed teams in the IPL. Although they have come close to the trophy many times, they have always faltered from winning their maiden trophy.

RCB has failed to reach the playoffs in the previous two editions and hence that has increased the pressure on them. They have struggled with their team balance which they will be looking to set straight for the upcoming season.

After they announced their list of released players on November 15th, RCB still has a few vacancies in the squad which they need to fill in order to compete for the title in 2019. Let us find out more about them.

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#4 Leg Spinner

Yuzvendra Chahal has by far been the best right-hand wrist spinner in India since the past few seasons. He has grown on to become one of the best spinners in the world. Hence, he will be a crucial element to the Indian squad at the World Cup. Therefore, there could be concerns regarding his full availability for RCB.

Also, RCB would need more than 1 leg-spinner in certain games. Following the release of Murugan Ashwin, RCB could be in the auction to sign one more wrist spinner. They could re-sign the Tamil Nadu player or scout for other options in the market.

#3 Opener

The opening slot at RCB is associated with Chris Gayle

RCB have failed to replace Gayle at the top with McCullum, De Kock, and Manan Vohra failing at that position. RCB has been known for explosive starts at the top, which they have not been producing in recent times. Hence, RCB needs to buy a few openers for the upcoming season.

Jason Roy and Aaron Finch will be the best available opener options in the market. Veterans like Gambhir are still available for RCB to pick. Domestic youngsters like Mysore's Ravikumar Samarth and Anmolpreet Singh are also an option. RCB need to invest wisely before picking their next opener.

#2 Wicket-Keeper

Parthiv is the sole WK option at RCB

Parthiv Patel is the only wicket-keeper option at RCB following the release of Quinton De Kock to Mumbai Indians. Hence, RCB will look for at least two more options in the squad for the upcoming season.

On the domestic front, they have options such as Naman Ojha, Akshdeep Nath or the recently impressive Bangalore lad Sharath BR. They might also need an overseas wicket-keeping option and they have choices like Bairstow, Mohammed Shahzad or Nicholas Pooran to go with. This position will be a priority for RCB at the auctions.

#1 Middle-Order Batsman

A probable choice could be Maxwell

RCB's struggles in the past two seasons can be narrowed down to their shaky middle-order after AB and Kohli. They have let go of Mandeep Singh and Sarfraz Khan for the next season. Moeen Ali and Marcus Stoinis could offer stability in the middle but RCB needs a domestic player to do that job. Hanuma Vihari is a decent option in the market and RCB could also go with experience in Yuvraj Singh.

Heitymer and Glenn Maxwell could be the overseas middle-order batsman options for RCB in the auctions. If Joe Root is available, RCB should go for him considering the future.