Last November, Royal Challengers Bengaluru bid fiercely for all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer during the IPL mega auction, reaching a high bid of INR 23.50 crore before being outbid by INR 23.75 crore. However, veteran India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believed it was a lucky escape for RCB. Instead of acquiring Iyer, RCB used that sum to sign Josh Hazlewood and Phil Salt, who played crucial roles in the team’s IPL title victory. AB de Villiers shocked fans by admitting he felt “overpaid” during his IPL stint, a sentiment echoed by Mukund. Looking back, Mukund felt RCB made the right choice in not pursuing Iyer, who had a disappointing season, and instead investing in proven match-winners. Mukund also credited head coach Andy Flower for the team’s success, highlighting his experience in coaching England to a World Cup win. The management’s strategic decisions and Flower’s impact were key factors in RCB’s triumph in the IPL.
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