RCB bid Big amount for Karnataka wicket-keeper batsman KS Bharat for IPL 2022

KS Bharat Stylish wicket-keeper batsman has a big century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare to woo IPL 2022 franchises ahead of mega auctions. As per report RCB Royal challengers Bangalore ready to bid big amount for Karnataka wicket-keeper batsman KS Bharat.

Days after becoming part of the recently-concluded Ind vs NZ Test series, he slammed 161 runs off just 109 balls that comprised 14 boundaries and 8 sixes while playing for Andra Pradesh against Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. He played at a strike rate of 147 to send waves to IPL franchisees who are in search of a new wicketkeeper with the potential to perform on the big stage.

The recent innings also mean RCB might have to pay a big amount if they want his services for consecutive seasons. A number of IPL teams will be vying for a quality wicket-keeper in form of KS Bharat. The latter has already proved his mettle in the IPL 2021 season. He played 8 games and scored 191 runs at an average of 38+.

He looked brilliant behind the stumps throughout the tournament, leading to a national call up and also featured behind the stumps in absence of Wriddhiman Saha during Test matches against New Zealand. After making his debut for just Rs 20 lakh in IPL 2021, stakes are high that his salary could even tenfold after his promising performance in his debut season. He once won a match off the last ball with a six required off the last ball.

David Warner Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) former captain not retained for the IPL 2022, but the Australian cricketer continues to remain active on social media, frequently replying to his Indian fans in social media David Warner confirmed that he wants to play for RCB in IPL 2022. David Warner had a tough time with the franchise during the IPL 2021.

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The southpaw was sacked from captaincy first and then dropped from the playing eleven of the side on two occasions. Reports earlier had also suggested that Warner was denied entry in the team bus to the stadium ahead of SRH’s match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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However, a fan on Instagram requested David Warner to join the RCB who have retained Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj. Warner has responded on the fan comment with emojis which suggest that he could be seen playing along with Kohli and his compatriot Maxwell.