The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) sprung a surprise in their crucial IPL 2024 encounter against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium. Skipper Faf du Plessis announced three changes to the playing XI, most notably dropping the high-profile signing Cameron Green from the squad. Find out why Cameron Green is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against MI.
Green’s Struggles Justify Omission?
While Faf refrained from commenting on the specific reason behind Green’s exclusion, the all-rounder’s underwhelming performances this season are likely the driving force behind the decision. Green, acquired by RCB for a staggering Rs 17.5 crore at the IPL auction, has failed to live up to expectations so far.
Across five matches, Green has managed a paltry 68 runs with an underwhelming average of 17 and a strike rate of just 107.94. His bowling hasn’t fared much better either. In his limited 11.1 overs, Green has conceded runs at an economy rate of 9.40 and picked up only two wickets. These numbers paint a bleak picture for the expensive signing.
Will Jacks Gets His Chance
In place of Green, RCB has opted to include English opener Will Jacks in the playing XI. Jacks, a player with a strong T20 pedigree, boasts a career spanning 157 T20 matches and has even registered three centuries in the format. His inclusion signifies RCB’s desperate search for a winning combination, as they currently languish in ninth place on the IPL 2024 points table. Whether Jacks can provide the spark RCB desperately needs remains to be seen.
Cameron Green’s omission serves as a stark reminder of the high expectations that come with a hefty price tag in the IPL. With RCB struggling for form, the pressure will be on Green to rediscover his touch and potentially earn his way back into the playing XI. The upcoming matches will be crucial for the Australian all-rounder, who needs to deliver impactful performances with both bat and ball if he wants to justify his hefty salary and silence his critics.
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