Rajasthan Royals made history in 2008 when they became the first franchise to win the Indian Premier League title. Now, the RR team owners has another chance to make history as they have bought a franchise in the new T20 league of Cricket South Africa.
Six IPL teams have bought a franchise in the CSA T20 League, and one of them is Rajasthan Royals. RR franchise will represent the Paarl region in this competition. There is a possibility that the Jaipur-based franchise may consider recruiting some retired Indian cricketers for the first season of CSA T20 League to increase the team’s popularity.
In this listicle now, we will look at the four former Indian Rajasthan Royals players who could play for the Paarl franchise in CSA T20 League.
1. Former RR leg-spinner Pravin Tambe
Former Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Pravin Tambe started his career late but achieved a lot of success. Having done well in Abu Dhabi T10 League and Caribbean Premier League in the past, Tambe could turn up for Paarl in CSA T20 League.
2. Former RR wicket-keeper Naman Ojha
Although Naman Ojha has retired from international cricket, he still has a lot of cricket left in him. He scored a hundred in Legends League T20 last year and could be an asset for the Paarl team in CSA T20 League.
3. Munaf Patel
Former Indian fast bowler Munaf Patel has played in Abu Dhabi T10 League and Lanka Premier League after retirement. He could turn up for Paarl as a player and a mentor if needed.
4. Yusuf Pathan
Former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan played a match-winning role for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2008. Pathan still has the raw power that helped him achieve so much success with the bat. He can bowl a few overs of off-spin as well and help the Paarl team win CSA T20 League.
