Mike Hesson admits Yuzi Chahal wasn't happy with RCB's bold decision; 'It was unpopular'

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Director of Cricket, Mike Hesson has admitted that Yuzvendra Chahal wasn't happy with RCB's decision to release him ahead of IPL 2022 auction. In latest edition of RCB Podcast, Hesson revealed that y could t buy Chahal because of massive amount y spent on securing Wanindu Hasaranga at auction. Hesson said that y didn't have eugh funds to buy both Hasaranga and Chahal. 

Hesson revealed that RCB manment had some tough conversations with Chahal. He went on to add that had RCB t gone all way in bidding aggressively for Hasaranga, y might have ended up without eir Sri Lankan bowler or Chahal. RCB spent more than 10 crore on two players at IPL 2022 auction and hence y ran out of funds to acquire Chahal. RCB paid Hasaranga a whopping Rs. 10.75 crore. 

"By doing that, we definitely were t able to get Yuzi, but we could have ended up losing both of m. I am aware it was unpopular with many, and Yuzi himself. We had some tough conversations with him at that time. He understands auction dynamics, but re is emotion involved and that's where in role I am in, I cant let emotion drive decision."

"We thought that along with Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga, that combination at .7 and .8 for us in batting as well as bowling, wicket-taking options is going to be critical for us moving forward, but what's price we are willing to pay? To be honest, we were on our last bid for Hasaranga."

Yuzvendra Chahal in IPL 2022

As far as Chahal is concerned, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 6.50 crore at IPL 2022 mega auctions. He finished season as highest-wicket taker with 27 scalps in 17 matches, winning Purple Cap in his maiden year for Rajasthan. Thanks to Chahal's brilliant performance with ball and Jos Buttler's heroics with bat, Rajasthan Royals reached final of IPL 2022. However, Sanju Samson-led side failed to win coveted trophy, losing final to Gujarat Titans. 

Im: BCCI