Thu Oct 31 08:55:22 UTC 2024: ## Royal Challengers Bengaluru Tease Fans with Crossword Puzzle Ahead of Player Retention Deadline

**Bengaluru, India** – The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have kept their fans guessing with a cryptic crossword puzzle, hinting at their player retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 deadline. The franchise posted the puzzle on their social media accounts, showcasing eight names from their current squad.

The puzzle featured clues leading to names like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, and Rajat Patidar. RCB challenged fans to solve the puzzle and “crack the code” behind their retentions.

“The truth is not always what you see,” the team wrote on X, “It is about what you actually want to see. Sneak peek alert! Our retentions are shrouded in mystery, waiting for you to uncover.”

While the franchise hasn’t officially confirmed their retentions, reports suggest that Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Will Jacks, and Rajat Patidar are likely to be retained.

RCB, who have been runners-up thrice but never won the IPL title, had a strong run in 2024. After a slow start, they won six matches in a row, beating the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their final league match to qualify for the playoffs.

Despite their impressive comeback, the franchise fell short in the playoffs, losing to the Rajasthan Royals. With a strong squad in the making, RCB will be hoping to finally lift the IPL trophy in the upcoming season.

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