The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, champions of IPL 2025, made a big splash in the IPL 2026 auction by signing 8 players for a total of Rs 16.15 crore. They secured the services of Venkatesh Iyer for a hefty sum of Rs 7 crore and uncapped Indian all-rounder Mangesh Yadav for Rs 5.20 crore. Additionally, they added Jordan Cox and Jacob Duffy to their roster. The full list of players signed by RCB in the auction includes Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, and Kanishk Chouhan.
Venkatesh Iyer, the Indian cricketer, was acquired by RCB for Rs 7 crore. Jacob Duffy, the New Zealand player, joined the team for Rs 2 crore. Satvik Deswal, an uncapped Indian all-rounder, was signed for Rs 30 lakh. Mangesh Yadav, the all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, came on board for Rs 5.20 crore. Jordan Cox, the English wicketkeeper-batter, was secured for Rs 75 lakh. Vicky Ostwal, a former India U19 spinner, was added to the team for Rs 30 lakh. Vihaan Malhotra, an India U19 all-rounder, was signed for Rs 30 lakh. Kanishk Chouhan, another India U19 star, was brought in for Rs 30 lakh.
In summary, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru made strategic moves in the IPL 2026 auction to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
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