IPL Auction: Virat Kohli recalls getting picked by RCB in 2008 - Couldn't believe the amount I got, it was crazy
2 years, 11 months ago

IPL Auction: Virat Kohli recalls getting picked by RCB in 2008 - Couldn't believe the amount I got, it was crazy

India Today  

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said he very well remembers the Indian Premier League draft process in 2008 wherein he was picked by the Bengaluru-based franchise, adding that he was not able to believe the amount he got picked for. Virat Kohli said he was leading the U19 team in the World Cup in Malaysia when the draft process for the inaugural edition of the IPL took place. Because the amount that we got picked for when they announced it, we couldn't believe it because it was absolutely crazy," Kohli told popular presenter Danish Sait in a podcast for RCB. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #TheRCBPodcast pic.twitter.com/MWPQG3IEwH — Royal Challengers Bangalore February 1, 2022 GETTING PICKED BY RCB AN IMPACTFUL MOMENT IN MY LIFE: KOHLI Kohli said he understood why Delhi did not bid for him and that, looking back at things in hindsight, he wouldn't have wanted to play for any other franchise apart from RCB.

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'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy
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'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru let go of Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell in the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but the franchise managed to pick up the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Krunal Pandya. RCB Team Director Mo Bobat has now revealed what Virat Kohli had to say about the squad …

RCB Director of Cricket dissects Virat Kohli’s batting template for IPL 2025: ‘Got no doubt that he’ll want to…’
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RCB Director of Cricket dissects Virat Kohli’s batting template for IPL 2025: ‘Got no doubt that he’ll want to…’

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. During the auction in Jeddah, RCB spent ₹2 crores each on Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood, Englishman Phil Salt, veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, English all-rounder Liam Livingstone, India all-rounder Krunal Pandya, Aussie Tim David and former player Devdutt Padikkal. Going into IPL 2025, …

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 'good times' catch-up with RCB team management in Bengaluru
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 'good times' catch-up with RCB team management in Bengaluru

India Today  

Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar recently met the RCB team management in Bengaluru. Bhuvneshwar was sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. RCB FULL SQUAD Retained Players: Virat Kohli – Rs 21 crore | Rajat Patidar – Rs 11 crore | Yash Dayal – Rs 5 crore. Players bought in auction: Josh …

Pakistan Cricket Board targets unsold foreign IPL players for PSL 2025 Draft
1 month ago

Pakistan Cricket Board targets unsold foreign IPL players for PSL 2025 Draft

India Today  

Franchise owners have submitted a list of overseas players who went unsold in the recent IPL auction to the PCB to ensure they are registered for the Pakistan Super League players' draft. While most players will choose the more lucrative Indian league ahead of PSL, a number of high-profile overseas cricketers, including David Warner, Kane Williamson, Adil Rashid, Alex Carey, …

India fans taunt Mitchell Starc on INR 13 crore pay-cut in IPL auction, grill AUS pacer with 'KKR' chants in Adelaide
1 month ago

India fans taunt Mitchell Starc on INR 13 crore pay-cut in IPL auction, grill AUS pacer with 'KKR' chants in Adelaide

Hindustan Times  

Mitchell Starc was the star of the show for Australia in the early part of day one for Australia, as his six-fer at the Adelaide Oval helped the team restrict and bowl out India for just 180 runs in the first two sessions. Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates the dismissal of India's Virat Kohli during the day one of the second …

IPL 2025 Auction Review: Top buys, biggest multipliers, player distribution and more
1 month ago

IPL 2025 Auction Review: Top buys, biggest multipliers, player distribution and more

The Hindu  

The modified Right-to-Match rule significantly influenced the auction dynamics this year. The two-day Indian Premier League mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed a record-breaking windfall, with Rs 639.15 crore spent during the proceedings. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer emerged as the league’s most expensive players, while the number of successful Rs 10 crore-plus bids doubled from the last …

RCB new recruit Jacob Bethell's straightforward response to teaming up with Virat Kohli in IPL 2025: ‘It’s a bit of a…’
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1 month, 1 week ago

RCB new recruit Jacob Bethell's straightforward response to teaming up with Virat Kohli in IPL 2025: ‘It’s a bit of a…’

Hindustan Times  

England's young batting sensation Jacob Bethell opened up on getting signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the recent IPL 2025 mega auction. Bethell will be playing alongside Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli in the cash-rich league. Bethell, recently, made his Test debut for England and was used at the number three spot instead of vice-captain Ollie Pope. It does help …

Jacob Bethell eagerly waiting to meet Virat Kohli at RCB after Rs 2.60 crore deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Jacob Bethell eagerly waiting to meet Virat Kohli at RCB after Rs 2.60 crore deal

India Today  

England all rounder Jacob Bethell recently revealed that he’s eagerly looking forward to meet star India batter Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after being bought by the franchise at the Indian Premier League 2025 auction. Recently, the 21-year-old opened up on his signing by one of IPL’s top franchises and said that he’s really looking forward to meet …

IPL 2025: England's Jacob Bethell excited to link up with "King Kohli" at RCB
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1 month, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: England's Jacob Bethell excited to link up with "King Kohli" at RCB

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : England's young star Jacob Bethell is looking forward to playing alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru and India stalwart Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League 2025 season. IPL 2025: England's Jacob Bethell excited to link up with "King Kohli" at RCB Bethell became RCB's latest acquisition in the recent IPL 2025 mega auction for ₹2.6 crore. Top 15 …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli to return as RCB skipper? R Ashwin comments on scenario
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli to return as RCB skipper? R Ashwin comments on scenario

India Today  

R Ashwin feels that Virat Kohli will be stepping in as Royal Challengers Benagluru's new captain during the IPL 2025 season. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the spinner said that the Indian star would take up the role as Bengaluru hasn't gone for a captain during the IPL 2025 Auction. IPL 2025 mega auction: Full squad of all 10 teams …

IPL 2025: Who Leads Better? Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Records
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IPL 2025: Who Leads Better? Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Records

ABP News  

Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Records: Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained Virat Kohli for a record Rs 21 crore ahead of Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, sparking rumors of his potential return as captain. Virat Kohli stepped down as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain before IPL 2022, paving way for Faf du Plessis to take over. Also on ABP …

Youngest IPL crorepati Vaibhav Suryavanshi features in India U19's XI vs Pakistan
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1 month, 1 week ago

Youngest IPL crorepati Vaibhav Suryavanshi features in India U19's XI vs Pakistan

India Today  

After creating history in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, Vaibhav Suryvanshi made it to the India’s playing XI for the Under1-9 Asia Cup 2024. Suryavanshi etched his name in the history books as he became the youngest player to be sold in the history of IPL auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Following his record IPL deal, Vaibhav’s …

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper
1 month, 1 week ago

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper

Hindustan Times  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was recently picked up by Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, feels Virat Kohli is going to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming edition of the tournament. While analysing RCB's auction, Ashwin said that the franchise haven't gone with any other leadership option, hence he does not …

'Virat Kohli will be RCB skipper': AB de Villiers drops internet-breaking captaincy comeback hint for IPL 2025
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'Virat Kohli will be RCB skipper': AB de Villiers drops internet-breaking captaincy comeback hint for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru finalised a 22-member squad for the 2025 Indian Premier League throughout the two-day auction earlier this week, but suspense remains on their captaincy. Virat Kohli might return as RCB captain Former RCB batter and one of the legends of the game, AB de Villiers, seemed to hint that Kohli "will lead" the side in the 2025 …

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025
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Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025

India Today  

RCB great AB de Villiers has hinted that former skipper Virat Kohli might return as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. "I don't think it has been confirmed yet, but he will be the captain, I think, looking at the squad," said AB de Villiers on his official YouTube channel, hinting at …

IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings lose 19 players despite buying Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal
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IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings lose 19 players despite buying Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal

Live Mint  

In the recently concluded Indian Premier League Auction 2025 at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, 10 franchises spent a total of ₹639.15 crore over a period of 2 days. They spent ₹18 crore each on leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and bought back Arshdeep Singh using the RTM option. Team bought the most players, lost previous ones: According to details, despite buying 23 players …

KL Rahul to Bengaluru FC? Cricketer sends a message to Parth Jindal after IPL auction
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KL Rahul to Bengaluru FC? Cricketer sends a message to Parth Jindal after IPL auction

India Today  

Star India batter KL Rahul asked his Delhi Capitals owner Parth Jindal for openings in his football team Bengaluru FC after he showed his football skills on the cricket pitch. After the game, Rahul also shared the clip of him showing his football skills on his Instagram story and asked his new owner Parth Jindal if he has any openings …

If not Virat Kohli then who? Assessing RCB's captaincy options after auction
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

If not Virat Kohli then who? Assessing RCB's captaincy options after auction

India Today  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru might have had a decent IPL 2025 mega auction, but the question remains: who will be the next captain of RCB for the upcoming season? RCB had let go of Faf du Plessis ahead of the auction, who has captained the franchise since 2022, replacing Virat Kohli following the former captain's decision to quit the role …

Cricket-Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab in IPL, says Livingstone
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Cricket-Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab in IPL, says Livingstone

Hindustan Times  

By Suramya Kaushik Cricket-Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab in IPL, says Livingstone Nov 27 - England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his excitement after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League auction, stating that his new team would be a better fit for his playing style next season. Livingstone, who made his IPL debut …

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises

The Hindu  

With the Indian Premier League mega auction taking place every few years, most of the players are often forced to hop across different franchises. However, the IPL 2025 auction saw some iconic players return to the franchises they once called home, with Ravichandran Ashwin’s homecoming to Chennai Super Kings being the highlight. Here are the top five players who will …

Phil Salt eager to play with Virat Kohli: RCB have always had fiery personalities
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Phil Salt eager to play with Virat Kohli: RCB have always had fiery personalities

India Today  

England’s Phil Salt sounded excited to rub shoulders with Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2025. Salt also praised RCB for playing an attacking brand of cricket and recalled the times when he used to watch their matches diligently. I've always had a bit of chat with him - and a laugh and a …

IPL Auction 2025: Full list of England players sold in mega auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Full list of England players sold in mega auction

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Among those shortlisted for the auction, 38 were from England, including four uncapped cricketers Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Leus Du Plooy, Ben Howell and …

IPL 2025 Auction: Who will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru next season?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Who will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru next season?

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction took take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. Going into the auction, RCB retained three players - Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. RCB squad for IPL 2025 Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, …

IPL owners sweat on the table: Five players who triggered a mind-boggling bidding war among franchises at mega auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL owners sweat on the table: Five players who triggered a mind-boggling bidding war among franchises at mega auction

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction is finally over. Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer went for big bucks ) At the mega auction, 182 players were sold for a whopping sum of INR 639.15 crore. Here are five players who triggered the most extensive bidding war among franchises Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹ 27 …

IPL auctions: At 13, Vaibhav becomes youngest IPL player, sold for Rs 1.10 cr
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL auctions: At 13, Vaibhav becomes youngest IPL player, sold for Rs 1.10 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Jeddah: Bihar's Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 13 years, became the youngest ever player to be picked by an IPL franchise while out-of-favour India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, here on Monday. The paucity of good seam bowling Indian all-rounders in the …

The big IPL Auction takeaways: Indian stars outshine overseas peers; no room for nostalgia in performance-driven bids
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The big IPL Auction takeaways: Indian stars outshine overseas peers; no room for nostalgia in performance-driven bids

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League's maiden foray into the lucrative Saudi Arabian market wasn't just momentous, it was also path-breaking in many ways. Lucknow Super Giants have assembled a very refreshing team at the IPL 2025 mega auction For two days, ten franchises went hammer and tongs in Jeddah in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025, seeking to assemble squads …

IPL Auction 2025: Top 5 surprise unsold players; Warner, Thakur find no takers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Top 5 surprise unsold players; Warner, Thakur find no takers

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Here are the top five most surprising unsold players from the IPL 2025 auction: David Warner One of the all-time great openers …

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 13-year-old becomes youngest player ever selected at IPL auction
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 13-year-old becomes youngest player ever selected at IPL auction

CNN  

CNN — A 13-year-old Indian cricketer made history on Monday as he became the youngest player ever to have his rights purchased at the Indian Premier League auction. “He just came to our trials and we were really happy with what we saw,” Royals head coach and former India international Rahul Dravid said after Monday’s auction, which was held in …

After IPL 2025 auction, Mohammed Siraj bids emotional goodbye to RCB, pens letter to fans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After IPL 2025 auction, Mohammed Siraj bids emotional goodbye to RCB, pens letter to fans

India Today  

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj wrote an emotional farewell note to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying he was not bidding goodbye to the franchise, but thanking them and their fans for giving him a platform to evolve as a cricketer. Siraj's seven-year journey with RCB came to an end on Sunday, November 25, when the Bengaluru-based franchise did not go for him …

Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams - Updated after IPL 2025 auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams - Updated after IPL 2025 auction

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever to be sold at this year’s Indian Premier League auction after the Lucknow Super Giants acquired the wicketkeeper-batter’s services for ₹27 crore on Sunday. Rasikh Dar, an effective bowler in the death overs, stole the spotlight after collecting a sum of ₹6 crore from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the second day …

RCB squad composition, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted playing XI, full players list
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RCB squad composition, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted playing XI, full players list

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. RCB IPL 2025 FULL SQUAD Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob …

IPL Auction 2025: RCB’s director of cricket opens up on Virat Kohli captaincy, says ‘he dropped a few hot text message’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: RCB’s director of cricket opens up on Virat Kohli captaincy, says ‘he dropped a few hot text message’

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained superstar cricketer Virat Kohli ahead of Indian Premier League 2025 for a whopping ₹21 crore. Meanwhile, RCB bought Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood and England all-rounder Liam Livingston for ₹8.5 crore in the IPL Auction 2025. Hailing the franchise on buying Hazlewood, former cricketer and RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik said, "Everybody from RCB and all the …

IPL Auction 2025 Day 2: Kane Williamson, Ajinkya Rahane unsold; list of capped players not opted by franchises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025 Day 2: Kane Williamson, Ajinkya Rahane unsold; list of capped players not opted by franchises

Live Mint  

In the ongoing Indian Premier League Auction 2025 on Day 2 at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, big capped players like Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Shai Hope, Ajinkya Rahane and others remained unsold. The capped players who were not opted by franchises for ₹2 crore include Adil Rashid, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson. In total, 20 capped …

List of all players sold on IPL mega auction 2025 Day 2: RCB sign Bhuvneshwar, KKR bag Ajinkya Rahane
1 month, 2 weeks ago

List of all players sold on IPL mega auction 2025 Day 2: RCB sign Bhuvneshwar, KKR bag Ajinkya Rahane

India TV News  

After record-breaking deals on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the teams entered the second day with a limited budget to build up their squad for the next season. Star fast bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar were the top buys with the former joining RCB for a whopping price of Rs 10.75 crore. Delhi Capitals then signed …

IPL Auction 2025, Day 2 updated list: Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025, Day 2 updated list: Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams

The Hindu  

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the most expensive cricketer on the second day of the Indian Premier League auction as the seamer went to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹10.75 crore at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Follow the IPL - Auction 2025, Day 2 LIVE Updates Anshul Kamboj, who recently picked 10 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, was snapped up …

IPL auction 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Highest bids, key buys and more
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL auction 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Highest bids, key buys and more

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore on the first day of the the mega auction in Saudi Arabia. Kolkata Knight Riders’ Surprise Move: KKR stunned everyone by snapping up Venkatesh Iyer for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore, making him …

IPL 2025 Auction Day 2: Bhuvneshwar Kumar biggest buy of Day 2, 13-year-old Suryavanshi creates history
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Auction Day 2: Bhuvneshwar Kumar biggest buy of Day 2, 13-year-old Suryavanshi creates history

Hindustan Times  

Nov 25, 2024 10:53 PM IST IPL Auction LIVE Updates: Rishabh Pant's INR 27 crore acquisition by LSG remains the biggest bid by some distance but the news that might leave anyone baffled, surprised, elated, puzzled, with a dose of existential crisis and all other kinds of emotions across the board would be the fact that a 13-year-old boy got …

RCB use their 1st RTM for Swapnil Singh, buy him for Rs 50 lakh in IPL auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RCB use their 1st RTM for Swapnil Singh, buy him for Rs 50 lakh in IPL auction

India Today  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally used their Right to Match card for Swapnil Singh at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on November 25, Monday. IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Day 2 Updates RCB yet to decide on captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru Director of Cricket Mo Babat said the former finalists will take time to decide on their next captain. …

IPL auction meme fest: MS Dhoni's World Cup six older than Vaibhav Suryavanshi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL auction meme fest: MS Dhoni's World Cup six older than Vaibhav Suryavanshi

India Today  

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the talk of the town after he was bought by the Rajasthan Royals during Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Auction on Monday, November 25. At just 13 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has etched his name in cricketing history as the first player younger than the IPL itself to be purchased in an auction. IPL 2025 …

Top unsold players in IPL auction: Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur find no buyers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Top unsold players in IPL auction: Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur find no buyers

India Today  

While some enjoyed massive paydays in the IPL 2025 mega auction, a few big names, who have been synonymous with the tournament, went unsold in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. While David Warner's decorated IPL journey seems to have come to an end after the former Australian opener went unsold, promising local talents, including Shardul Thakur and Prithvi Shaw, found no takers. …

IPL Auction: RCB continue be RTM shy, miss Faf du Plessis at Rs 2 crore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction: RCB continue be RTM shy, miss Faf du Plessis at Rs 2 crore

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued to snub their former players in the Indian Premier League mega auction. RCB AT IPL AUCTION 2025: FULL LIST OF SOLD PLAYERS Josh Hazlewood : Base Price ₹2,00,00,000, Winning Bid ₹12,50,00,000, Capped. Phil Salt : Base Price ₹2,00,00,000, Winning Bid ₹11,50,00,000, Capped. Liam Livingstone : Base Price ₹2,00,00,000, Winning Bid ₹8,75,00,000, Capped. Krunal Pandya : Base …

RCB yet to decide captain, Virat Kohli texted us IPL auction feedback: Team Director
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RCB yet to decide captain, Virat Kohli texted us IPL auction feedback: Team Director

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Director of Cricket Mo Babat said the former finalists will take their time to decide on their next captain. RCB'S TOP BUYS IN IPL MEGA AUCTION Josh Hazlewood : Base Price Rs 2,00,00,000, Winning Bid Rs 12,50,00,000, Capped. Phil Salt : Base Price Rs 2,00,00,000, Winning Bid Rs 11,50,00,000, Capped. Bhuvneshwar Kumar : Base Price Rs 2,00,00,000, …

IPL 2025 mega auction: RCB splash cash for Phil Salt and Jitesh Sharma and Hazlewood
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 mega auction: RCB splash cash for Phil Salt and Jitesh Sharma and Hazlewood

India Today  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally decided to take charge and bring in some good players into the team as they started bidding in IPL 2025 mega auction. RCB managed to acquire the services of England's wicketkeeper batter, Phil Salt and Jitesh Sharma, and soon after got Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood in their team. IPL 2025 mega auction: Live updates RCB …

RCB Squad, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru full list of players after auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RCB Squad, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru full list of players after auction

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the services of 19 players during the auction, and spent the most amount of money on Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood and England opener Phil Salt. Here is how Royal Challengers Bengaluru looks after the …

IPL 2025 Auction Live: List Of Sold And Unsold Players
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Auction Live: List Of Sold And Unsold Players

ABP News  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over two exciting days. Rishabh Pant made a record-breaking move to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. Sunrisers Hyderabad signed fast bowler Mohammed Shami for Rs 10 crore. Punjab Kings, still striving for their first IPL title, …

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be another franchise to look up to in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With Kohli highly unlikely to don the captain's hat again, RCB's primary focus would be to find a captain in the IPL 2025 mega auction after they let go Faf du Plessis. With three right-to-match …

IPL 2025 Auction updated list: Sold, unsold players of all 10 teams after Day 1
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Auction updated list: Sold, unsold players of all 10 teams after Day 1

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever to be sold at an Indian Premier League auction after the Lucknow Super Giants acquired the wicketkeeper-batter’s services for ₹27 crore at the Abadi Al Johar arena in Jeddah on Monday. Earlier, the title-winning captain of IPL 2024, Shreyas Iyer, had broken the all-time record, going for ₹26.75 crore to Punjab Kings. …

IPL Auction 2025 highlights: CSK buys Vijay Shankar for ₹1.2 crore, Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive buy, KKR gets Venkatesh Iyer for ₹23.75 crore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025 highlights: CSK buys Vijay Shankar for ₹1.2 crore, Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive buy, KKR gets Venkatesh Iyer for ₹23.75 crore

The Hindu  

Day one of the Indian Premier League player auction witnessed some expensive buying and new records as Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive buy after Lucknow Super Giants bought him for massive ₹27 crore. Moments before Pant emerged as the most expensive player, Shreyas Iyer held the record for just 22 minutes after Punjab Kings bought him for …

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Highlights: 72 Players Sold For A Massive Rs 467.95 Cr On Day 1
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Highlights: 72 Players Sold For A Massive Rs 467.95 Cr On Day 1

ABP News  

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Welcome to ABP Live’s live coverage of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction on November 24. Held once every three years, the two-day event will feature marquee players like Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Jos Buttler going under the hammer. Out of the 577 players in the IPL 2025 mega …

IPL 2025: Rahul Dravid reveals how it feels to be part of auction after 8 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Rahul Dravid reveals how it feels to be part of auction after 8 years

India Today  

Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid revealed how it felt to be part of the auction after 8 long years. Dravid started his new innings as Rajasthan Royals' head coach and is currently in Jeddah for the IPL 2025 mega auction. In our case, we’ve retained a strong core, so we’re a little more comfortable, but it’s important to think on …

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