On Day 2 of the IPL mega auction, RCB and MI made waves by securing some major players. MI snagged Indian bowler Deepak Chahar for Rs 9.25 crore and rising spinner Allah Ghazanfar for Rs 4.8 crore, while RCB made a big splash by signing Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a hefty amount. Stay tuned for live updates and a full list of players signed.
In an exciting turn of events at the IPL mega auction 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged as the winning bid for star Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After his surprise release from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kumar sparked a heated bidding war with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, ultimately fetching a whopping Rs 10.75 crore from RCB to bolster their bowling attack for the 2025 season.
RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik analyzes the team's newest acquisitions in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. The return of Josh Hazlewood for Rs 12.5 crore has thrilled fans as he will once again spearhead their bowling attack. RCB also secured explosive players like Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and Phil Salt, making their batting line-up more formidable. Karthik expresses his excitement for the team's purchases and believes they have made the right choices in strengthening their squad.
On day three of the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli silenced his critics with a brilliant century, leading India to a commanding 533-run lead against Australia. His former RCB teammate AB de Villiers took to social media to praise Kohli as the GOAT (greatest of all time), while other former cricketers and fans also lauded his performance and praised his determination and dedication towards representing his country. In a post-match interview, Kohli also gave credit to his wife, Anushka Sharma, for constantly supporting him through his ups and downs in the game.
Indian batter and Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul reflects on his brief stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, expressing his desire for a "fairytale" comeback. He discusses his bond with the franchise and his struggles to secure a permanent spot before ultimately excelling with Punjab. However, his team change in the mega auction ahead of the 2022 season proves his commitment to constantly improving and embracing new opportunities.
Delhi Capitals have released their long-time player and captain Rishabh Pant ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, leaving many fans and experts surprised. Despite Pant's impressive performance in the 2024 season, where he made a strong comeback and also gained the Indian team's trust across formats, the franchise decided not to retain him. This has opened up opportunities for other franchises, particularly RCB, who have a large budget and need a strong captain and wicket-keeper. Meanwhile, PBKS will also be a key bidder as they have the largest purse among all teams.
After being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a record-breaking amount of Rs 21 crore, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for the franchise's fans, expressing his commitment to the team for the next three years. Kohli also revealed that his ultimate goal is to win the IPL title at least once in the upcoming cycle. RCB management, in the meantime, is exploring all options for the captaincy role after releasing Faf du Plessis, and also expressed their disappointment in not being able to retain Cameron Green due to injury.
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gears up for the mega auction for its 2025 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has made a strategic move by retaining their star players Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. After a stellar performance in the previous season, an in-form Virat Kohli was the first choice for the franchise and was retained for Rs 21 crore. With a strong and cohesive lineup, RCB is all set to make a mark in the upcoming season.
Mumbai Indians have made strategic retaining choices for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, keeping in-form players like Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya. However, the team has also released notable names like Ishan Kishan, Kumar Kartikeya, and Mohammad Nabi. With star players like Virat Kohli being retained for a hefty sum by RCB, the pressure is on MI to continue their dominance in the league. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2025 retention process.
As the deadline for the IPL franchises to reveal their list of retained players draws near, some surprising news has emerged from the camp of Rajasthan Royals. Out of their star-studded squad, the franchise is all set to release Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal, while retaining young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma. The retention of young wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel, who has been in top form for RR, is also being considered via the Right To Match card. Meanwhile, RCB is reportedly looking to hand over the captaincy reins back to Virat Kohli for the upcoming 25th edition of the IPL.