Chahal had been a key member of the RCB because the 2014 season, showing in 114 matches for the staff. He established his identify with sturdy performances at one of the crucial tough stadiums for bowlers within the IPL, the M Chinnaswamy, the place smaller boundaries make it tougher for the bowling aspect to limit the hitters.
RCB, however, launched their star spinner forward of the 2022 IPL huge public sale and didn’t buy him.
“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. From the very first match, Virat bhaiya showed me trust. So, it felt bad, because it almost feels family when you spend 8 years at a team,” stated Chahal on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadiya’s podcast.
“A lot of rumours came in, like I asked for a huge amount of money. I clarified at the time that there wasn’t anything like that. I know what I deserve. What I felt really bad about was there was no phone call, no communication. At least have a talk.
“I had performed 114 matches for them. In the public sale, they promised me that they are going to go all-out for me. I stated, nice. When I wasn’t picked there, I used to be very offended. I gave them 8 years. Chinnaswamy was my favorite floor. I didn’t discuss to RCB coaches. The first match I performed in opposition to them, I didn’t discuss to anybody,” he added.
The 32-year old Chahal with 187 wickets is the leading IPL wicket taker and admitted that the move to Rajasthan Royals improved him as a bowler as he started bowling in the death overs.
“I realise the public sale is a really unpredictable place. So, I made peace with the truth that no matter occurs, occurs for good. At RR, I began bowling at demise. Often, my quota could be accomplished earlier than 16 overs in RCB. So, I believe I grew as a cricketer in RR as effectively. So, no matter occurred, occurred for good,” said Chahal.
(With inputs from IANS)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com