Three big names in Bangalore team that might warm the bench throughout the Indian T20 League 2023

The Bangalore team is in an excellent position to compete for their first tournament title after doing well in the 2023 Indian T20 League auction. Bangalore had a solid playing XI in place prior to the auction and improved their chances by signing high-quality backups in key areas. They have a capable squad, which means that in a league like this, several talented players will be left without opportunities. In this article, we will look at the big names in the Bangalore team that might warm the bench throughout the Indian T20 League 2023.

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#3 Mahipal Lomror

Mahipal Lomror (Source: Twitter)

During the 2022 season, Bangalore was looking for a left-handed spinner in the middle order and ended up playing Mahipal Lomror in seven matches. However, the all-rounder was unable to make an impact. Lomror scored 86 runs at an average of 17.2 and a strike rate of 150.88 in those matches, despite facing only 57 balls.

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He only bowled two overs and gave up 18 runs. The youngster is a talented cricketer, but he struggled to adapt to a challenging middle-order role. Lomror might not have much to do for Bangalore again in 2023.

#2 David Willey

David Willey (Source: Twitter)

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David Willey is a shrewd T20 operator with good all-round bowling and batting ability, but he'll be restricted to the Bangalore bench in 2023. Unless there are injury-related absences, as they did last year, Willey should be viewed as a backup who can lengthen the batting order and provide an additional bowling option.

In the overseas pace pecking order, the Englishman is almost certainly behind Josh Hazlewood and new acquisition Reece Topley. Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell are expected to occupy the remaining two overseas slots.

#1 Will Jacks

Will Jacks (Source: Twitter)

Glenn Maxwell's injury status is still unknown, as the all-rounder is recovering from a broken leg sustained in a freak accident at a party. According to recent reports, he is expected to recover in time for the tournament, and there is no doubt that both he and Bangalore will go to great lengths to ensure he plays for the franchise in the 2023 season.

If Maxwell makes the cut, Bangalore may not have much room for Will Jacks in the starting XI. The Englishman, who is gradually becoming a key cog in his national side across formats, has skills similar to Maxwell's - big hitting and the occasional off-spin.