In the IPL Auction 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made significant moves to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. They acquired Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood for Rs 12.5 crores, along with England’s Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone for Rs 11.5 crores and Rs 8.75 crores respectively, to bolster their batting lineup. Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was also added for Rs 11 crore to enhance their flexibility in both batting and wicketkeeping roles.
RCB further added promising talent with Rasikh Dar and Suyash Sharma for Rs 6 crores and Rs 2.6 crores respectively, providing support in the bowling and all-rounder departments. The team retained key players like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal for the upcoming season. The complete list of players acquired in the auction includes names like Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, and more. RCB’s strategic purchases and retentions aim to build a strong and competitive team for the IPL 2025 season.
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