IPL Auction 2020: 5 all rounders that the Royal Challengers Bangalore could have bought instead of Chris Morris

Modified Dec 22, 2019 07:30 IST

Morris will be a part of RCB's IPL 2020 campaign

#3 Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis didn't have too much of an opportunity to bring out the 'Hulk celebration' in IPL 2019, while he was with the Royal Challengers. As a result, he was released from the squad and eventually went on to be bought by the Delhi Capitals, who got him for Rs 4.8 crores.

Despite having a mediocre couple of years with the Kings XI Punjab and RCB in 2018 and 2019 respectively, there is no doubt in Stoinis's ability as an all rounder. The big Aussie has done well for both Australia as well as his BBL team, the Melbourne Stars. In fact he has even opened for the Stars and performed well, which showcases his versatility as an all rounder.

The 30-year-old has been known to tonk the ball a long way and also chip in with some valuable overs that can take the load off of other bowlers who may be having a bad day. Considering that he was traded in from KXIP for the 2019 season, RCB could have chosen to extend a longer rope to Stoinis who would've still costed them less than Morris did.