IPL 2021: 4 Overseas Players Of Royal Challengers Bangalore Who Might Be Benched Throughout The Season

IPL 2021 will kick-off with the first match on April 9, 2021. Royal Challengers Bangalore will lock horns against Mumbai Indians in the first match, which will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Last season, Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to reach the playoffs but lost the Eliminator match to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Royal Challengers Bangalore bid goodbye to 10 players ahead of IPL 2021 auction. Chris Morris, Shivam Dube, Aaron Finch, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Moeen Ali, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Isuru Udana, and Gurkeerat Mann were the players who were released by Royal Challengers Bangalore. During the IPL 2021 auction, RCB bought 8 players. Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Maxwell, Dan Christian, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharudeen, Suyash Prabhudesai, and K.S Bharat were the 8 players that RCB bought during IPL 2021.

There is always a tough competition among overseas players to find a spot in the playing 11. Only 4 overseas players can play in a particular match. Few overseas players might be benched by Royal Challengers Bangalore throughout IPL 2021. Here we take a look at 4 such overseas players.

IPL 2021: 4 Overseas Players Of Royal Challengers Bangalore Who Might Be Benched Throughout The Season

Daniel Sams

Daniel Sams is an Australian all-rounder who was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore from Delhi Capitals. In IPL 2020, Daniel Sams played just 3 games for Delhi Capitals. He just played one inning and did not score any runs. He was not able to claim any wicket in the three games. Daniel Sams is less likely to play any match for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021.

Kane Richardson

Kane Richardson is an Australian bowler. He has been part of the IPL tournament since 2013 but has been on and off the team. In IPL 2013, IPL 2014, and IPL 2016, Kane Richardson played 3, 7, and 4 matches respectively. With 18 wickets so far, he has not been a consistent bowler in IPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore might go for Kyle Jamieson as the pacer and Kane Richardson will have to sit out.

Dan Christian

All-rounder Dan Christian was bought for Rs. 4.8 crore during IPL 2021 auction. Dan Christian last played in IPL 2018 in which he played 4 matches and scored 26 runs in total. Due to his poor stats and absence from the last two IPL seasons, Christian might be overlooked by Royal Challengers Bangalore for playing 11 in IPL 2021.

Finn Allen

Finn Allen has been signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for Josh Philippe in IPL 2021. The New Zealand youngster Finn Allen will play his debut IPL season in IPL 2021. Finn Allen does not have any international experience or IPL experience so Royal Challengers Bangalore might bench him throughout the tournament.