In a video on his YouTube channel, Chopra pointed out that RR\u2019s decision to part ways with key players like Jos Buttler, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ravichandran Ashwin has left them with glaring gaps that haven't been adequately filled.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"They lost four of their biggest players, but the replacements aren\u2019t even close to them. It\u2019s a completely Indian batting lineup, apart from Shimron Hetmyer. You didn\u2019t pick any overseas batter, which is quite surprising,\" Chopra said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rajasthan Royals had retained Samson, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer before heading into the auction. However, despite having a significant purse, they made no high-profile overseas batting additions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Instead, they focused on strengthening their bowling attack, bringing in Jofra Archer (Rs 12.50 crore), Wanindu Hasaranga (Rs 5.25 crore), Maheesh Theekshana (Rs 4.40 crore), Fazalhaq Farooqi (Rs 2 crore), and young South African pacer Kwena Maphaka (Rs 1.50 crore).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Chopra pointed out that RR still lacks a high-quality all-rounder, something that had troubled them even in the previous season. \"Most teams have a strong all-rounder who allows flexibility in team combinations. Rajasthan didn\u2019t have that last year, and it looks like they\u2019re in the same position again. Hasaranga is not really an all-rounder at the IPL level. He has done well with the ball at times, but as a batter, he hasn\u2019t fired,\" he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chopra believes that RR is over-reliance on Jofra Archer in the pace department but the pacer's long history of injuries could put them in trouble.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Archer\u2019s recent form and injuries make him a risky bet. If he doesn't perform, Rajasthan could be in big trouble,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chopra believes that RR is over-reliance on Jofra Archer in the pace department but the pacer's long history of injuries could put them in trouble.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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