IPL 2025: Ex-India cricketer R Ashwin has reckoned that he had suggested a few IPL teams to pick Australia's star all-rounder Tim David during the mega auction last year, but a lot of the teams didn't agree to this idea due to a dip in his form.
David, who was let go by the Mumbai Indians before the auction, couldn't attract many bids when his name was announced during the auction, and that allowed the Bengaluru-based franchise to rope him for a whopping amount of Rs 3 crore.
He proved his worth in RCB's star batting lineup and had put up lots of match-winning performances in the form of a finisher. He had become the sixth-highest run-getter for the team as he had scored 187 runs after playing in nine matches at a staggering average of 62.33.
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“I shouldn’t say this, but I told a couple of decision makers, asked them to pick Tim David. They were like, ‘No, his game has fallen apart. ‘ I’ll repeat, the future of T20s, six feet-plus players, long levers, strong players, are going to rule the roost", Ashwin was quoted as saying on his YouTube channel.
“If there is no change in the wide line, they are going to kill it. In the next auctions, Cam Green is going to go for a bomb. People have their eyes on Mitch Owen, but I would say wait a bit and see," he added.
“Owen is still new to the scene. In a tournament like the IPL, to come directly and create an impact is a challenge, but nevertheless, I will wait a bit on it. Cam Green and Tim David have been in great form," he said.
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David was at his absolute best while playing for Australia recently. He has scored 265 runs after playing in five matches at a staggering strike rate of 212.
“A player RCB picked up at base price (INR 3 crore) has taken his game to the next level. It’s good to see Australia sending him up the order. A real steal for RCB," he concluded.