Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.28 million in IPL auction

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has rejoined Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.28 million in the IPL auction. Bengaluru made a surprise bid to secure the experienced pacer, who was initially sought after by Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. The auction saw significant spending on Indian pace bowlers, with Deepak Chahar going to Mumbai for $1.12 million and Mukesh Kumar joining Delhi Capitals for $960,000. Other notable signings included South African all-rounder Marco Jansen for $840,000. Several players, including Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson, went unsold. Meanwhile, Sam Curran returned to Chennai Super Kings for $288,000, a much lower price than his previous auction value.