India, May 2 -- Despite their IPL playoff aspirations fading after a crushing 100-run defeat to Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals fielding coach Dishant Yagnik remains optimistic about the team's future. With only six points from 11 games, the 2008 champions find themselves languishing in eighth place. However, Yagnik staunchly defended the team's strategy of backing young talent, even in the face of criticism regarding the release of prominent players like Jos Buttler and Trent Boult before the mega auction.

While acknowledging the absence of the former England white-ball skipper and the New Zealand pacer, Yagnik emphasized the franchise's philosophy.

The former keeper-batter said RR doesn't believe in picking superstars in the auction ...