RPS were fortunate to have had a full strength squad this time
3.The brilliance of Imran Tahir
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When Imran Tahir did not find a buyer in the IPL auction in February, it raised quite a few eyebrows among the T20 pundits. However, an opportunity, as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh emerged and Tahir found himself on the plane to India for the 2017 IPL.
The 38-year-old, who played for the Delhi Daredevils last year, proved to be a superb choice, picking up 18 wickets in the 12 matches that he featured in, consistently taking key opposition wickets at a slightly high economy rate of 7.85.
In the business end of the competition, it remains to be seen if the RPS can manage and deliver in the South African’s absence.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.
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