Cricket freak, fanatic and crazy are some of the words that have been used to describe me by my friends all throughout my life. A true lover of the beautiful game, i am a 21 year old Bachelor of Engineering(Civil). In this cricket loving nation, it may not be a tough job finding a cricket fanatic, but finding one with a good cricketing brain is not that easy. I have followed cricket since my childhood days and have always tried to view it from an analyst's view point. May be that is why i didn't excel in playing it that well, but i am well versed with all the details and the knowledge good enough to give a cricket pundit a run for his money. My love for this game was always known to me and apart from following this sport, i have learned a lot from it as well. The great lessons of team work and sportsmanship along with respect for others have been culminated in me through the experiences with cricket. Losing makes no one feel good, and i am no exception; but rather than just accepting it and feeling bad, i always try and analyze the reasons for the loss. That is what i consider as the most important facet because its natural to lose one time or the other, but a learner would always love to avoid the mistakes,not only his but the opponent's as well. I just love being involved with Cricket and can always be spotted discussing it with even the most uninterested people at the most unimaginable places and situations! Above all, I enjoy feeding on the statistics and graphs; and analysis that follow a cricket match are my staple diet. I have always had my own opinions on the way things should be carried out and how a team should approach a game, and without being too haughty or arrogant, i would really like to confess that more often than not, my line of thinking has coincided with some of the most famous experts of the game. I love discussing anything and everything about this game, it makes me feel closer to it and gives utmost satisfaction. That is why i would love to be associated with the team i have so fondly followed since the inception of IPL and would really like to give my humble contribution in whatever way possible and needed, so as to present an even tougher challenge to the opposition from the Royal Challengers.

My loyalties were absolutely clear even before the team names were decided. I was always going to support the team of which Rahul Dravid was a part, and it only added to my delight that he was chosen as the captain of the RCB team, which boasted of Anil Kumble and Ross Taylor, two of my other favorite players. i have always held Dravid as the most dependable and consistent batsman in the Indian line-up, but apart from the facts and figures, its his nature that has made me his fan. Arguably, the best match winner for India alongside Anil, he has never sought limelight and has been the perfect team man. Opener, wicket-keeper, middle-order batsman, Captain; he has taken up any challenge thrown at him with the same will power. I have idolized him and it was natural that i would be supporting this Royal team. Although i belong to Punjab, which itself has its own IPL team, i have supported the RCB as religiously as it can be. This sometimes even attracted criticism from my mates but all i wanted is to cheer this team of unsung heroes. It gives me a sense of belonging and satisfaction to cheer and support this team. I don't need a reason for this, it is but natural. I dare say that i am the team's biggest fan, and it lies above any regional preferences. This opportunity is like a dream come true for me. It gives me a chance to see my childhood heroes face-to-face and experience some never before moments with my team. I dare say that there aren't many who would leave their home team and support some other team, but I shall always be a true RCB fan regardless of any event. I have my favorite team's jersey with me which i always wore during each match of the IPL season to proudly show off my support. I love this team for everything that it is and i pledge my full loyalty towards making my part of the contribution towards the success of the team at the highest level. I would leave no stone unturned in making this event a successful one for the RCB from my side and i believe that i can keep a track of the fan following as well as reach out to new ones by familiarizing with their pulse. This, combined with my knowledge of the game and my never diminishing support towards the RCB makes me the most fanatic fan. Given a chance, i would surely prove my worth as the best man for the job. My SLOGAN FOR THE RCB TEAM - "INDIAN BY BIRTH, RCBian BY CHOICE!"

This line up has been created keeping in mind the fact that the tournament will be played in the sub-continent. Though i sincerely believe Mark Boucher is a great keeper, the Indian pitches require an additional big-hitter, who can provide some momentum at the end of the innings, and an extra all-rounder because bowlers can go for a lot of runs on these pitches. Considering all these and the fact that only 4 overseas players are allowed, i would suggest playing Jesse Ryder as well. There wouldn't be any swing expected, so Dale Steyn would not be as effective here. Also, playing Jesse provides an extra bowling option, a must at sub-continent pitches, as Kallis may go for some runs here. Uthappa did a fair job keeping wickets at South Africa and though he wasn't great with the bat, he would provide a good finisher's option at the lower order and won't be needed at the top as we would have good hard hitting batsmen in Ryder, Kallis and Pandey. Also, he has shown some signs of form now. Dravid would provide stability if required in case of early fall of wickets and Kohli, Taylor and van der Merwe could make up for a late burst. Anil and van der Merwe would play an important role in the spin department and their performance would be decisive according to me. Two from Praveen Kumar, Balachandra Akhil and Vinay Kumar could be picked on the basis of form and effectiveness on these pitches. I sincerely believe Jesse should be given a go here instead of Boucher and Uthappa be played as a wicket keeper-batsman. It also reduces the dependence on only a few bowlers, which i think is crucial for success in T20s and especially in India. All in all, this team provides seven bowling options and a deep batting line up, along with good fielders in Kohli, Ryder and Taylor, making for a complete T20 squad.