Mandeep Singh (In squad):
Mandeep Singh happens to be the most appropriate name to replace KL Rahul in the opening slot. The right-hander has a good capability of switching gears while batting which means he can be used as a support to Gayle for a steady start and once set can go after the bowling attack. RCB has the option to test the capability of the 25-year-old who has been a top order batsman right from the start of his cricketing career. He played only one match last season and must be hoping for some good opportunities this season. If the experiment with him in the top order works RCB might end up finding another great batting product.