Mike Hesson, who was then the director of cricket at RCB, recalled the telephonic conversation with Chahal and how RCB's call misfired in the auction later.
While the team management will not discard the time-tested method of sending scouts to unearth promising talent, RCB will also deploy AI technology to supplement their efforts.
RCB purchased Smriti Mandhana during the WPL Auction 2023, and the franchise's director of cricket Mike Hesson dropped a massive hint about a possible captaincy role for the India opener.