Thu Oct 31 18:04:55 UTC 2024: ## RCB Retains Kohli, Patidar, and Dayal for IPL 2025

**Bangalore, India:** Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has announced its retained players for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The franchise, which has yet to win the coveted IPL trophy, has decided to retain three key players, hoping to build a team capable of finally achieving championship glory.

The highest-paid retained player is Virat Kohli, who will receive a whopping 21 crore rupees. Rajat Patidar, who emerged as a strong contender last season, has been retained for 11 crore rupees. Young uncapped player Yash Dayal has also been retained for 5 crore rupees.

Surprisingly, RCB has decided to release star bowler Mohammed Siraj, leaving many fans wondering about the team’s strategy. The franchise has a remaining purse of 83 crore rupees to build a formidable squad for the upcoming season.

With a strong core of retained players, RCB is expected to be a formidable force in the upcoming IPL season. The franchise will look to bolster its squad during the upcoming player auctions, aiming to fill the gaps left by the released players and create a balanced team capable of challenging for the title.

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