Virender Sehwag criticised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru management for releasing Mohammed Siraj, asserting that former captains Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis failed to use him effectively during powerplays. Siraj's recent performance against RCB highlighted their mistake, demonstrating his potential when utilised properly. He took three wickets against his former team on Wednesday.
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