Kaif Urges RCB to Invest in Indian Players for IPL Success

RCB Urged to Prioritize Indian Players for IPL Success

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has advised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to invest heavily in Indian players if they aspire to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. Kaif's comments come after RCB's recent resurgence in the tournament, despite a dismal start that saw them lose six consecutive matches.

Kaif praised RCB's comeback but cautioned that their chances of making the playoffs are slim. He emphasized the need for the franchise to learn from their experiences and prioritize investing in Indian talent.

"This is a lesson for RCB for next year. You have to back Indian players," Kaif said. "KKR have invested in Indian players and they are on top, so are Rajasthan Royals."

Kaif urged RCB to shift their focus towards nurturing Indian talent, stating, "RCB should bring in Indian players. Do scouting, bring them in and back them."

He cautioned against RCB's reliance on foreign players, stating, "They have an obsession about foreign players...RCB now have learnt how to win without stars like Maxwell. It should serve as a lesson for them."

Kaif stressed the need for RCB to adopt a proactive approach in grooming Indian talent, emphasizing, "They should invest in them, they will win them the trophy. KKR did it, RR did it. Take examples of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel. And Sanju Samson - RR invested a lot on him and now they are reaping the rewards. So, RCB should identify Indian players and back them."

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