The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have assembled a powerful team for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by combining a solid core of retained players with explosive new signings. Retaining three players, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal, RCB maintained stability while making major signings in the mega auction. Among the largest purchases was Josh Hazlewood, their costliest acquisition at INR 12.50 crore, bolstering their bowling department. The team also acquired 19 new players, including 8 overseas stars, to even out their squad in all departments.
Rajat Patidar appointed captain as RCB modify leadership
In a significant leadership change, Rajat Patidar has been made captain, a break from RCB’s tradition of entrusting the job to big international names. His elevation is an indication of the franchise’s trust in developing Indian talent and promoting long-term stability. To provide backup for Patidar, RCB has reorganized their coaching department, promoting Andy Flower as head coach, Dinesh Karthik as batting coach and Omkar Salvi as bowling coach. With these organizational overhauls, RCB hope to reach their full potential and contest their first-ever IPL title.
Can RCB finally end their IPL trophy drought?
Even though RCB has come close by winning three IPL finals, they are still waiting to get their hands on the highly sought-after trophy. Nevertheless, their balanced team, robust leadership team, and smart strategy during the auction have made them real contenders for IPL 2025. With their power-hitters, well-balanced all-rounders, and a deadly bowling line-up, this season is one of the best chances RCB have had to break their title jinx. The fans will be keen to know if this new-look RCB team can finally bring glory to Bengaluru.
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Salaries of RCB players in IPL 2025
- Virat Kohli: INR 21 crore
- Rajat Patidar: INR 11 crore
- Yash Dayal: INR 5 crore
- Liam Livingstone (Overseas): INR 8.75 crore
- Phil Salt (Overseas): INR 11.50 crore
- Jitesh Sharma: INR 11 crore
- Josh Hazlewood (Overseas): INR 12.50 crore
- Rasikh Dar: INR 6 crore
- Suyash Sharma: INR 2.60 crore
- Krunal Pandya: INR 5.75 crore
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: INR 10.75 crore
- Swapnil Singh: INR 50 lakhs
- Tim David (Overseas): INR 3 crore
- Romario Shepherd (Overseas): INR 1.50 crore
- Nuwan Thushara (Overseas): INR 1.60 crore
- Manoj Bhandage: INR 30 lakhs
- Jacob Bethell (Overseas): INR 2.60 crore
- Devdutt Padikkal: INR 2 crore
- Swastik Chhikara: INR 30 lakh
- Lungi Ngidi (Overseas): INR 1 crore
- Abhinandan Singh: INR 30 lakh
- Mohit Rathee: INR 30 lakh
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