NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain
Krishnamachari Srikkanth
reiterated the fact that cricket is a team sport and too much dependence on one or two players cannot see a team go all the way.
In his column for the Times of India, Srikkanth wrote, "Impact players and individual brilliance have helped teams get over the line in this
IPL. The ingredient to a successful campaign is a well-balanced outfit and less dependence on a particular player. RCB have been struggling over the years and it's no secret that barring
Virat Kohli and
AB de Villiers, the others have not really turned in the performances that one expects at this level. Opponents also believe that once they see the back of this duo there is little chance left for RCB."
Srikkanth added that what is really hurting RCB's chances is the lack of a genuine all-rounder.
"The lack of a genuine all-rounder is also hurting RCB's chances.
Moeen Ali needs time and the backing of the team management to deliver. I am a firm believer in sticking to a combination and if RCB can continue to instill confidence in their players, they should come good. They have the arsenal and it remains to be seen how they tackle SRH," Srikkanth added.
On the second match of the day, Srikkanth noted that after two defeats on the trot, Rajasthan Royals cannot afford to lose against Chennai Super Kings.
"Rajasthan have now lost two games they should have won. They will and always have been a competitive side but their inability to close out games have cost them in the past. They cannot afford lose another against CSK," Srikkanth concluded.
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