Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully acquired India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for INR 7 crore at the IPL 2026 mini auction, beating out competing teams like KKR, LSG, and GT. The team also secured Jacob Duffy for INR 2 crore. RCB’s head coach, Andy Flower, expressed excitement about having Iyer on board, praising his competitive spirit and leadership qualities. Former India cricketer Anil Kumble speculated that Cameron Green could potentially open for KKR in the upcoming season.
RCB retained key players like Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli for the upcoming season. The team also added players like Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal, Jordan Cox, and others through the auction. The full list of players acquired by RCB includes Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal, Jordan Cox, Kanishk Chouhan, Vihaan Malhotra, and Vicky Ostwal.
In addition to the new acquisitions, the team retained players like Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and others. With a strong roster of retained and new players, RCB is gearing up for an exciting season ahead in the IPL 2026.
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