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#1 Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals finished at the seventh spot last year, winning only five games in 14 matches.
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With Jos Buttler, Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith and Sanju Samson, RR had a formidable batting line-up. However, when the front-line foreign players left the team for national commitments, RR lost their way completely.
One of the biggest surprises from the just-concluded trade window was the transfer of Rahane to the Delhi Capitals. Having played for the Rajasthan Royals since 2011, Rahane donned the RR jersey for over 100 games, but his strike-rate often left a lot to be desired.
Rajasthan Royals could sign Uthappa this year as they need a hard-hitting opening batsman to partner Buttler in the powerplays. Uthappa's addition also could power up the Indian core, which RR has lacked over the years.
Moreover, he could act as a mentor to young talents like Riyan Parag and Mahipal Lomror, and help them improve their batting technique.
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