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Former Indian star lambasts Rajasthan for investing in youngsters
After four devastating losses in a row, Rajasthan Royals have been enduring their worst season so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Rajasthan, who are sitting on the eighth place in the points table, have suffered six defeats in eight games. They, however, have given tough fights in each of their last four games but haven’t been able to get over the line. And, in their last two encounters against DC and LSG, they came really close to victory but fell short.
They lost to DC in the super over and went down to LSG by 2 runs. Reacting to RR’s series of losses, former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu hit out at RR’s management, stressing that they need to cultivate a competing mindset rather than invest so much in youngsters.
"I've always had this question in my mind when it comes to RR: they've invested so much in youngsters over the years. What have they gotten out of it? It's been 17 years since they've won an IPL, and they always showcase this as if it's their strength. It is some great charity that they're doing for the game, but it is not. You're here to compete," Rayudu said on ESPNCricinfo's Timeout.
"There are ways teams have adopted to win the IPL, and you don't follow any of those. You have your own path, and you justify it year after year. And you want people to come on board and appreciate you for the good team that you are by giving youngsters all over the world a good opportunity in the IPL," he added.
Rajasthan Royals won the IPL title back in 2008, and since then they haven’t been able to get their hands on the trophy. Meanwhile, they will next be seen against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday.
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