Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale on Thursday said Indian under-19 players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kartik Tyagi were bought as future prospects for the team.
Rajasthan fetched the U-19 World Cup bound duo of Jaiswal and Tyagi for Rs 2.40 and 1.3 crores respectively.
"I think with Jaiswal and even Tyagi, they are players who we think can play a very important role for Royals over the next 4-5 years," Badale said.
"There is a lot of money in the room spent on very small number of players, therefore the inflated prices. But I think that's quite tough for young players, it's probably nice for their families.
"But it's tough for them in terms of the pressure, so you have to be clear with them. That it is a three to four year journey that you want to take them on."
"So he fills a very specific slot. He works well with our captain (Steve Smith). They have a terrific relationship. And he fits really well into the role. So we're very pleased to have him back."
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