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Glenn Maxwell, Green Or Will Jacks; Who Should Be RCB's IPL 2025 RTM Pick In Mega Auction?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks And Cameron Green [Source: @ABDszn17,@AdvocateMessi,@CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks And Cameron Green [Source: @ABDszn17,@AdvocateMessi,@CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

The IPL retention lists of the teams were revealed on October 31, 2024. While some teams concentrated on retaining their cores and seemingly strategised to buy back a few of their players in the mega auction, some focused on releasing most of their recruits from the previous edition and reforming a stronger unit for the upcoming editions. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is one of the most followed teams in the tournament history. There was no surprise in the first retention they announced, Virat Kohli. Besides Kohli, RCB decided to retain only two more players, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. While the performance of Patidar and Dayal in IPL 2024 justifies their retentions, fans have raised their eyebrows over the number of players they have decided to keep from their previous squad.

When it comes to their overseas recruits, it seems RCB is trying to look ahead of their skipper for the last three seasons, Faf du Plessis. Cameron Green will probably not be a part of the next edition of the IPL, owing to the injury he is suffering from. Thus this leaves them with only quality overseas player to repurchase, Will Jacks. Here are some reasons why RCB should repurchase Will Jacks. 

Effectiveness And Impactful Performances

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted a dramatic comeback in IPL 2024 and entered the playoffs after a dismal start to their campaign. One of the prime reasons behind the brilliant comeback was Will Jacks's batting display. The English all-rounder played aggressive and impactful knocks at the top, changing the overall look of the RCB batting. The management must look for a batter for their IPL 2025 squad who can perform under pressure and in impactful shows. So, repurchasing Will Jacks could be a great option. 

Utility Of The Player

While Will Jacks's batting is his biggest USP, the fact that he can come up with a couple of overs in most games adds to his utility as a player. Not only can Jacks bowl a couple of overs and allow flexibility to the captain's plans and flexibility to the team's bowling attack, but he also has an uncanny knack for picking up crucial wickets and breaking partnerships. Thus, in Will Jacks, RCB will find a great utility player.

Long-Term Replacement Of Glenn Maxwell

Batting explosively at the top and contributing effectively with the ball have been the jobs of the Australian superstar Glenn Maxwell. He has played some crucial knocks for the team and has bailed the team from pressure on many occasions. However, the 'BigShow' had a terrible season in IPL 2024, and there is a chance that RCB will no longer look back on him as an option. In this case, Will Jacks can become their long-term replacement for Glenn Maxwell.