IPL 2021: ‘Kyle Jamieson brings the skill set that a lot of players don’t have,’ says RCB coach Simon Katich


IPL 2021: ‘Kyle Jamieson brings the skill set that a lot of players don’t have,’ says RCB coach Simon Katich

Simon Katich and Kyle Jamieson

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) picked some of the hottest properties during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 auctions. Apart from Glenn Maxwell, the Virat Kohli-led side bought New Zealand bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson for a whopping INR 15 crores. 

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The Kiwi cricketer has been in great form of late and was expected to grab a handsome deal at the auctions. RCB head coach Simon Katich explained what went into the purchase of Jamieson and why forms a vital part of the squad. The former Australian batsman said that the team management was not surprised to look at the number of bids made for the all-rounder. 

“It’s interesting, the process and the dynamic of the small options and things can get out of control when three or four teams are beating on to select a few players for a certain role,” Katich said in a video posted by RCB on Twitter.

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“We estimated that was probably going to be the case for four or five quick bowlers around the place, given who is looking for what. It did not come as a huge surprise, particularly with Kyle, given his recent form for New Zealand in the number of the formats,” he added.

‘Jamison is an exciting young talent’: Katich

Kyle Jamieson
Kyle Jamieson

Simon Katich said that though Jamieson doesn’t come with much IPL experience, he has got the skill set that not a lot of players have. He further added that the 26-year old is a giant man who gets bounce with the new ball and can bat too. 

“Obviously, he does not have that IPL experience but we have backed him in and from that perspective, he brings that skill set that not a lot of players have. He is a giant of a man and gets bounce with the new ball. And he can also handle the bat. So, he is an exciting young talent and there is a role there potentially for him depending on what balance of team we play with,” Katich pointed out.

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