March 22 marks the commencement of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), featuring 10 franchises vying for the prestigious title. Among the contenders, Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural champions, stand out as strong contenders. With anticipation mounting, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the thrilling action as teams engage in fierce competition to secure victory. The IPL promises to deliver yet another exciting and unforgettable season of top-tier cricketing entertainment.
Aakash Chopra on Rajasthan Royals Cance in IPL 2024:
Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals ascended to the summit clash in 2022 but fell short, succumbing to Gujarat Titans in the final. Their subsequent failure to advance to the IPL knockout stages in 2023, finishing fifth in the standings, was a setback. As the 17th edition approaches, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra assumes a prominent role, in assessing Rajasthan Royals’ prospects for IPL 2024.
Expressing concern, Chopra emphasizes the significance for Rajasthan Royals to secure a berth in the knockout stages. He suggests that repeating the failure to advance would be disappointing for the franchise. With the IPL landscape evolving rapidly and competition intensifying, Chopra underscores the importance of consistency and performance for Rajasthan Royals to make their mark in the upcoming season.
Chopra’s insights highlight the pressure facing Rajasthan Royals to reclaim their standing as formidable contenders. With Samson at the helm and a talented squad at their disposal, Rajasthan Royals aim to overcome past setbacks and make a resounding impact in IPL 2024, striving to reach new heights of success in the highly anticipated tournament.
He said, “It is a good team; there is no doubt about that. That’s why I feel it will be a highly competitive IPL. It’s a shame if this team doesn’t qualify for the playoffs this time as well”.
He added, “If you have Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and then if you have Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag is batting alright, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult – of course all overseas won’t be able to play – but they are a good team”.
Chopra: Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2024 Victory Hinges on Impact Player Rule Utilization:
Aakash Chopra additionally stressed Rajasthan Royals’ potential to clinch the IPL title in 2024. However, he emphasized the necessity of capitalizing on the impact player rule, an aspect they overlooked in 2023. Chopra highlighted the importance of strategic utilization of resources, suggesting that effectively leveraging this rule could significantly bolster Rajasthan Royals’ chances of success in the upcoming IPL season.
He said”They have Avesh Khan as well. Is it a side that can lift the trophy? They can do that; it’s a good team, but whether they would lift the trophy or not will depend on whether they will use the Impact Player or not”.
He added, “The last time they said they wouldn’t use the Impact Player, that cricket used to be an 11-player game and they would play with 11 only, that they would play with six batters and five bowlers, neither would they have a sixth bowler nor a seventh batter”.
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