Aakash Chopra predicts Steve Smith's IPL future, makes BIG claim on Mitchell Starc

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently took to his YouTube channel to predict some of outcomes of upcoming Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021) auctions. cricketer-turned-commentator spoke in length about Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc as two Australian superstars are likely to attract much attention from franchises at bidding event.

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“CSK can go for Steve Smith” – Aakash Chopra

On January 20, Rajasthan Royals franchise parted ways with Steve Smith. Aakash Chopra is of opinion that with Smith in ir line-up, y will be purchasing an overseas batsman at auction as a “backup option” for Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and David Miller.

Chopra later claimed that Steve Smith might find a new home at MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp at IPL 2021 auction. According to former Indian opening batsman, CSK franchise can eir go for Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell or Jason Roy.

Aakash Chopra predicts Steve Smith as CSK’s IPL 2021 auction buyout, watch video

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Aakash Chopra believes RCB will aim to pick Mitchell Starc again

Mitchell Starc last represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in 2016 edition of tournament. Since n, speedster has been eir getting ruled out due to an injury or has been opting himself out for national commitments.

Aakash Chopra believes that if Mitchell Starc makes himself available for IPL 2021 auction, RCB franchise is likely “to run after him” again due to absence of an experienced, top overseas fast bowler with Dale Steyn making himself unavailable. He said that y have eugh purse available to go all out at auction. Among or cricketers as RCB’s possible targets, Chopra said that y can also go for eir Jason Roy or Dawid Malan to fill in openers slot, previously held by outbound Aaron Finch.

Aakash Chopra talks about Mitchell Starc ahe of IPL 2021 auction, watch video

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RCB list of released players 2021

RCB franchise retained ir captain Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal and nine or players from ir 2020 squ. With a remaining purse of ₹35.90 crore, RCB franchise have second biggest available purse for IPL 2021 auction after Kings XI Punjab. Here is a look at entire list of RCB’s released players for upcoming season.

A look at RCB list of released players 2021

Chris Morris, Shivam Dube, Aaron Finch, Umesh Yav, Dale Steyn, Moeen Ali, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Isuru Udana and Gurkeerat Mann.

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Im source: Aakash Chopra Twitter and IPLT20.COM