‘I got very angry, I played for them for 8 years’: Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about RCB snub

Yuzvendra Chahal has opened up about his frustration when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) didn’t retain him forward of the 2022 IPL mega public sale after he performed for them for eight years.

“Definitely, I felt very sad. My journey started with RCB. I spent eight years with them. RCB gave me a chance, and I got an India cap because of them,” Chahal mentioned on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadiya’s podcast.

“From the very first match, Virat bhaiya confirmed me belief. So, it felt unhealthy, as a result of it nearly feels household while you spend 8 years at a workforce.

“A lot of rumours came in, like I asked for huge amount of money. I clarified at the time that there wasn’t anything like that. I know what I deserve,” he mentioned.

“What I felt actually unhealthy about was there was no telephone name, no communication. At least have a chat.

“I had performed 114 matches for them. In public sale, they promised me that they’ll go all-out for me. I mentioned, high quality.

“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.

Chahal with 187 wickets is the main IPL wickettaker and admitted that the transfer to Rajasthan Royals improved him as a bowler as he began bowling within the dying overs.

“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,” mentioned Chahal.