Yuzvendra Chahal‘s snub from the Royal Challengers Bangalore got here in as an enormous shock to the cricket followers and consultants. The leggie performed for RCB for 8 years and was the important cog for the franchise over the years. Chahal was not among the many gamers retained by Bangalore forward of the mega public sale in 2022, which raised eyebrows of many.Â
Now the star leg spinner has opened up concerning the snub and has made some huge claims. Speaking on a Podcast of Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadiya Chahal revealed the franchise had promised to purchase him again however was left indignant after it didn’t occur.Â
“Definitely, I felt very bad. In 2014 my journey started. From the first match, Virat bhaiya showed trust in me. But, it feels bad (on the decision) as I was playing for the franchise for 8 years. I saw people saying ‘Yuzi would’ve asked for a lot of money’ and such things. That is why I clarified in an interview that I did not ask for anything. I know how much I deserve,” Chahal stated.Â
“The worst thing is that there was no phone call, no communication. At least have a talk. I had played 114 matches for them. In auction, they promised me that they will go all-out for me. I said, fine. When I wasn’t picked there, I was very angry. I gave them 8 years. Chinnaswamy was my favourite ground. I didn’t talk to RCB coaches. The first match I played against them, I didn’t talk to anyone,” he added.Â
Chahal feels RR performed a component in creating him
The 32-year-old additional said that Rajasthan Royals performed a component in creating him in cricket phrases. At RCB, Chahal used to finish his quota earlier than the demise overs started however on the Royals he has been handed the obligation of bowling on the demise too. “I realise the auction is a very unpredictable place. So, I made peace with the fact that whatever happens, happens for good. At RR, I started bowling at death. Often, my quota would be completed before 16 overs in RCB. So, I think I grew as a cricketer in RR as well. So, whatever happened, happened for good,” he added.