In a groundbreaking move during the IPL 2024 auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore secured the services of West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph for an impressive sum of INR 11.50 crore. The acquisition marked a significant milestone as Joseph emerged as the franchise’s first pick in the auction, underlining the team’s strategic approach to bolstering its bowling prowess. The speedster’s addition to the RCB roster is expected to bring a dynamic and potent dimension to their bowling attack.
Joseph’s previous stint with Gujarat Titans, from whom he was released ahead of the auction, did little to diminish his appeal, and his skill set in the fast bowling department made him a prime target for the Bangalore-based side. As RCB looks to make a strong impact in the upcoming IPL season, the inclusion of Joseph is expected to play a pivotal role in their quest for success.
Alzarri Joseph’s perforamance in IPL 2023
Joseph’s performance for the Titans in the IPL 2023 season was below expectations. In the seven games he featured in, the latter managed to secure only seven wickets, falling short of the kind of prolific performance one would expect from a player of his caliber. Adding to the concerns was Joseph’s relatively high economy rate, standing at 9.38, which suggested that he conceded runs at a pace that could be deemed expensive in the T20 format.
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Twitter floods with memes on RCB’s buy of Alzarri Joseph
Following RCB’s purchase of Joseph, Twitter erupted with a flood of memes capturing the pulse of the cricketing community. From playful jabs at the hefty price tag attached to Joseph’s purchase to humorous takes on his previous IPL performance, the Twitterverse showcased its creativity in full swing.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Loyalty is Royalty 🔥
RCB gets Alzarri Joseph as a part of Academy plan 👏
Alzarri has an Economy of 9.2 per over in IPL 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/5DeQSY9Ft9— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) December 19, 2023
RCB fans welcoming Alzarri Joseph to RCB team 😐pic.twitter.com/tVeyUNNFU1
— ಭಲೇ ಬಸವ (@Basavachethanah) December 19, 2023
Alzarri Joseph sold to RCB for 11.50 crores 🤭😂😂#RCB #iplauction2024 pic.twitter.com/SEQjo3QruY
— Sᴀʟᴀᴀʀ Vᴀ₹ᴍᴀ (@Kalki_AD) December 19, 2023
RCB management deserves this kind of treatment for buying Alzarri Joseph pic.twitter.com/6WvfYmhHXp
— Gaurav (@viratian_83) December 19, 2023
Letting go Harshal Patel and buying Alzarri joseph for 11.5 CR, well done RCB 😉
— Shashikiran S S (@ShashiKiranSS) December 19, 2023
Alzarri Joseph for 11.5crs 🙆♂
But I would have went for Madhushanka or Coetzee.
Funny thing is they would have got both less then wt they spent for alzarri 😓😣@RCBTweets #RCB #iplauction2024 #IPL2024 #AlzarriJoseph #CoetZee #Madhushanka— Darshan A M (@iamDarshanAM) December 19, 2023
Alzarri Joseph sold to RCB for 11.50 crores. pic.twitter.com/gYAGFPB8mV
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 19, 2023
Alzarri Joseph sold to RCB at 11.50cr. pic.twitter.com/BpuZtAQbs2
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 19, 2023
Meme got real 🥲🤣
Released Hazlewood to buy Alzarri Joseph 🤡 pic.twitter.com/Gst8kvelMN
— Gk (@Ggk_here) December 19, 2023
@RCBTweets
If u really wanted to pick alzarri Joseph,
What’s the reason for not retaining harshal patel!!?#iplauction2024#IPL2024Auction— DrBEingUnique (@DrBEingUnique) December 19, 2023
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