4. The retained Youngster – Sarfaraz Khan

The most shocking development from the pre-auction stage in IPL 2018 was that of Sarfaraz Khan being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore side. The move was derided since the youngster has not made any sustainable impression in his tenure so far.

The boy who broke the ceiling with his knock of 439 runs in the school cricket was touted as the next great batsman alongside Prithvi Shaw. Sarfaraz could not match the expectations in the IPL at least. In his 18 matches in the IPL, Sarfaraz is yet to cross 50.

An injury ruled him out of the IPL 2017. The franchise was not supposed to keep him with themselves but in a pleasant development, RCB management retained him ahead of other big names. Sarfaraz has worked hard on his fitness and is raring to get back in the action.

If Sarafaraz manages to get his touch back this season, RCB will be unstoppable with so much talent at hand. The if is a big one though.