IPL 2020: 3 things Royal Challengers Bangalore can do to improve their performance next season

2) Purchase of experienced middle-order batsmen

Root averaged 61.77 in the CWC 2019

It's fascinating to see that the 5th highest run-scorer at the ICC Cricket World Cup this year doesn't even find himself on an IPL team. Joe Root slammed 556 runs including two centuries and three half-centuries in high-pressure moments, and that's not to mention he has the second-highest ODI average in the world at 51.36.

Although Root is deemed to be an ODI and Test specialist by many, he has an unmatched ability to rotate the strike, absorb pressure, get boundaries at crucial moments and get big scores consistently - which are all important skills in the IPL. And these qualities are lacking in RCB's star-studded batting lineup.

The team finds itself relying way too heavily on Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers. And if or when they get out, the side shows a tendency to crumble.

Having a seasoned batsman such as Root coming in at No. 3 or No. 4 will help the side get high scores even from bad situations and can establish the Royal Challengers as serious contenders.

Root could well turn out to be like Jonny Bairstow, whose abilities were underestimated in the lead-up to last year's auction despite a great track record. Similar yet riskier options in this regard include Avishka Fernando, Eoin Morgan and Ross Taylor.