IPL 2019: 5 decisions that Virat Kohli could make to change RCB's fortune

#2. Picking right contenders for the Overseas slots

Colin de Grandhomme is yet to prove his worth in IPL

OK! We understand that every one of us would have a difference of opinion when it comes to the overseas slots. But, picking Colin de Grandhomme in the XI ahead of Tim Southee and Heinrich Klaasen when both of them are available left a lot of us confused.

His scores of 4 and 2 with the bat and a wicket-less but expensive spell of 3 overs in the last game makes it really difficult to understand his role in the team. Instead, he could be replaced by Klaasen who is an able middle order batsman or even Southee who could strengthen the bowling attack.

Shimron Hetmyer will be provided with a few more chances before he is possibly replaced by Marcus Stoinis. Moeen Ali can even be traded for Washington Sundar to accommodate Hetmyer in the XI in case if RCB looks to extend his run.

One way or the other, RCB should ensure their picks for the overseas slots are utilized properly and the strongest possible XI is identified before it becomes too late.

#1. Make some surprising calls

Akshdeep Nath has the potential to serve in both the departments

They say "When things don't go your way, try altering the method you follow". After all the conventional ways that RCB followed, it seems like the time is now to take an unorthodox route to look for better results.

Some surprising calls that Kohli could make are playing Washington Sundar as an opener, using Heinrich Klaasen as a specialist batsman, going in with less than 4 overseas players, playing Prayas Barman as a second wrist spinner, etc.,

Sundar's performance as an opener in Tamil Nadu Premier League, Klaasen's ability to score runs against spinners in the middle overs, the inability of a few overseas players picked and form with which Barman awaits his IPL debut justifies the surprising calls we have suggested in this article.

That concludes the list of decisions that we feel Kohli could make to achieve his goal of winning the IPL trophy. We wish him the very best in the games to follow.

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