ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE (RCB) – MITCHELL STARC

Royal Challengers Bangalore has always struggled to find a decent enough fast bowler and with them releasing Isuru Udana, Dale Steyn (who is unavailable for IPL 2021), and Chris Morris, RCB have shown the intent that they are going for the best in the business.

IPL 2021: Aakash Chopra says RCB will run after Mitchell Starc; names a preferable all-rounder too

With Australia’s Mitchell Starc putting himself in IPL 2021 auction, RCB will benefit a lot from buying him. Starc has played two seasons of IPL for the team and RCB performed well with him leading the bowling attack. Starc’s inclusion will give RCB a huge boost as they aim for their maiden IPL title.

MUMBAI INDIANS (MI) – JHYE RICHARDSON

Mumbai Indians released their entire foreign pace bowling contingent, only retaining Trent Boult. Also with Lasith Malinga calling time on his IPL career, MI will be in need of a new and possibly young foreign fast bowler.

"Virat is at a different level", Jhye Richardson says Kohli is the best he has bowled to

Who better than Australia’s Jhye Richardson to target in the auction, given his exploits in the recent BBL 10. Richardson had 27 wickets in 15 matches with Perth Scorchers qualifying for the knockouts of the tournament. He has an excellent economy of 7.08 and can bat as well, down the order. At 24, Richardson is a long-term prospect for MI as they look to build the team for the next decade.