Will Jacks earned his spot at the international level after showcasing his impressive performance in the domestic circuit. He possesses the flexibility to play effectively in any batting position and displays a powerful ability to clear boundaries with ease. Will Jacks contribution extends beyond batting, as his off-spin bowling significantly bolster RCB team in IPL 2024. Whether providing crucial breakthroughs or tightening up overs, he embraces every aspect of his role.
Across his 11 international matches to date, Jacks has amassed 181 runs at an impressive strike rate of 149.59. Unfortunately, a muscle injury sidelined him during his debut IPL season, leading to Michael Bracewell’s inclusion as a replacement. Despite this setback, RCB recognized Will Jacks batting potential and retained him for the 2024 IPL season. His inclusion is anticipated to significantly boost RCB’s performance in the upcoming tournament.
| Full Name | William George Jacks |
| Date of Birth | 21 November 1998 |
| Nationality, Hometown | England,Surrey |
| Debut Year in IPL | DNP |
| Teams Played | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Current Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Off-break |
Will Jacks IPL Salary
Though Will Jacks earned his IPL contract in 2023, he hasn’t yet appeared in the playing 11 due to the team’s combination. RCB signed him for ₹3.2 crores in the 2023 auction however, he was ruled out of that tournament due to a muscle injury. The star all-rounder was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2024 season considering his striking ability at the top. It seems very clear that management picked Will Jacks as a backup for Glenn Maxwell. Jack will look to repay the faith shown in him when he gets the opportunity to play for the RCB.
The management now has a headache of choosing 4 foreigners from their pool of 6-7 foreigners who are best in the business. It will be interesting to see how Bangalore handles their foreigners in their playing 11. As of now, Faf Du Plessis the captain and the key player Glen Maxwell in the team has secured their spot. Considering Jack’s recent form in the domestic circuit, the management might go with him in their playing 11 for the upcoming 2024 IPL.
| Year | Salary | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2023 | 32,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Will Jacks IPL Stats
Will Jacks is yet to play a match in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
