IPL 2018: Royal Challengers Bangalore squad analysis

All-Rounders

Woakes has been in brilliant nick as a finisher in the batting order

The pack of all-rounders will be led by Chris Woakes who has been in brilliant nick as a finisher recently, apart from his brilliance with his seam bowling. Woakes will strengthen the lower middle-order and is an excellent addition to the outfield as well, saving vital runs for the side.

Apart from Woakes, somebody like a Moeen Ali can also come in handy, strengthening the spin attack along with Chahal and playing a vital role in some big hitting down the order. It could be a tough choice for skipper Kohli to decide who between the two English all-rounders shall get the nod in the playing XI and will depend on what conditions they are playing in.

Also donning the RCB jersey will be the Kiwi all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme (54 wickets, 2314 runs in T20 career), who has been a consistent performer for the national team and looked good in the KKR dugout last season.

The fact that not much has been said about Pawan Negi ahead of the season is because of his failures in the previous few editions. However, Negi’s all-round abilities could come in handy and the team has shown much faith in him by grabbing him for Rs. 1 crore.