RCB to Focus on Skilled Bowlers for Home Advantage in Mega Auction

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) must prioritize acquiring skilled bowlers who can navigate the compact boundaries of their home ground, the Chinnaswamy Stadium, according to head coach Andy Flower. This strategy is crucial for the team's success in the upcoming mega auction.

Flower emphasized the need for bowlers with exceptional skills and intelligence, as mere pace will not suffice at the Chinnaswamy. He also highlighted the importance of recruiting batsmen with power-hitting capabilities to keep up with the evolving T20 landscape.

RCB's struggles in the first half of the season, winning only one of seven games, were largely attributed to their bowling deficiencies. Captain Faf du Plessis acknowledged that the team lacked "as many weapons" in their bowling arsenal.

Despite a remarkable six-match winning streak that propelled them into the playoffs, RCB's home record remained underwhelming, with only one victory in four games during the first half. However, they managed to turn things around, winning their last three home matches.

Flower expressed concern about the impact of international commitments on T20 leagues, citing the example of Will Jacks, who was recalled by England for the T20 World Cup. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of competitions by ensuring that players are available for the playoffs and finals.

Despite the absence of Jacks, Cameron Green stepped up and performed admirably in the middle order. Flower acknowledged the challenges posed by the busy cricket calendar but expressed his understanding of England's decision to recall their players.

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