Mon Nov 25 12:34:09 UTC 2024: ## RCB Splurges on Star Power at IPL 2025 Mega Auction

**Bengaluru, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a significant splash on Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, bolstering their squad with a series of high-profile signings. Entering the day with the largest purse among franchises (Rs 30.65 crore), RCB strategically targeted several key players, most notably pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whom they acquired for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore.

This acquisition overshadowed their other notable signings, including England all-rounder Liam Livingstone (Rs 8.75 crore) and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma (Rs 11 crore). The franchise also secured the services of Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.5 crore) and several other players, including Phil Salt (Rs 11.50 crore), Krunal Pandya (Rs 5.75 crore) and Rasikh Dar (Rs 6 crore). The team also added Suyash Sharma for Rs 2.6 crore and Swapnil Singh for Rs 50 lakh.

RCB had already retained Virat Kohli (Rs 21 crore), Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 crore), and Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore) prior to the auction. However, the team released several key players from their previous roster, including Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj, among others.

The aggressive spending spree by RCB signals their ambition to contend for the IPL 2025 title. Their new-look squad, featuring a potent blend of established stars and exciting young talent, promises to be a formidable force in the upcoming season.

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