Joe Root to Make IPL Debut for Rajasthan Royals
After Warming the Bench, England Star Set to Take the Field
Royals Hope Root Can Provide Stability to Batting Order
WEB Root spent the first ten games of IPL 2023 on Rajasthan Royals bench a pink towel draped around his neck as he fulfilled his duties as the team's water boy. The former England captain was signed by the Royals for a relatively modest Rs 1 crore in the IPL 2023 auction in Kochi on Friday, but he has yet to make his on-field debut for the team.
However, that could all change on Sunday when the Royals take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first match after the IPL's mid-season break. With the Royals struggling for consistency in their batting order, Root could be given the opportunity to make his mark.
Root is a proven performer at the international level, having scored over 10,000 runs in Test cricket and over 5,000 runs in ODIs. He is also a handy off-spinner, which could give the Royals an extra option in the bowling attack.
If Root can replicate his international form at the IPL level, he could be a valuable addition to the Royals side. He is a solid batsman who can anchor the innings and provide stability to the middle order. He is also a good fielder and a safe pair of hands in the slips.
The Royals will be hoping that Root can make a significant contribution to the team's fortunes in the second half of the IPL season. With a number of key players out injured, Root could be the man to help the Royals turn their season around.
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