Jasprit Bumrah and Parthiv Patel (Source: AFP)Parthiv Patel revealed that he recommended Jasprit Bumrah's name to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the 2014 IPL mega auction. However, the franchise did not follow his advice and missed the chance to sign a bowler who later became one of India's finest fast bowlers.It is important to note that Parthiv shared this story during an interview with former India opener Aakash Chopra. Had RCB listened to Parthiv, Bumrah and Virat Kohli could have represented the same IPL team.Parthiv Patel Shared His Suggestion With RCB On Jasprit BumrahParthiv Patel explained that RCB picked him on the first day of the 2014 auction. After receiving a message from the franchise, he suggested that the team should consider signing Jasprit Bumrah as well."I had recommended Jasprit Bumrah to RCB in 2014," Parthiv Patel said."In the 2014 mega auction, I was picked on the first day, around lunch time. When I received a message from them (RCB), I told them, there is a player here, look into him. Perhaps the way I told them wasn't right," Parthiv Patel said.However, his recommendation did not receive the response he had expected. Parthiv felt that the team did not believe the young fast bowler was worth pursuing at that stage."They didn't think that he could be worth buying at that stage. That is okay. Reply waisa tha ki, 'yeh Bumrah-wumrah kya kar lenge'," he stated.RCB Ignored Parthiv Patel's Advice as Mumbai Indians Signed Jasprit BumrahWhile RCB did not purchase Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians secured his services during the 2014 auction for ₹1.20 crore. Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Rajasthan Royals were also involved in the competition for the young pacer.Bumrah had already made his IPL debut for Mumbai in 2013, when he was just 19 years old. In the first season, he played in two matches and bagged three wickets at an economy rate of 10.00.MI's decision to invest in him proved highly successful, and over the years, Bumrah became a crucial player for the five-time champions. He has played 158 matches (for Mumbai Indians) and has scalped 187 wickets at an economy rate of 7.33.ALSO READUAE Announces Squad For Hong Kong Sixes 2026
