RCB makes key moves in IPL 2025 auction as Virat Kohli returns as captain

The IPL 2025 auction is underway in Jeddah, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) making notable moves. They retained only three players and opted not to bid for KL Rahul, stopping at Rs 10.75 crore. They also let go of Yuzvendra Chahal. RCB made significant purchases, acquiring Josh Hazlewood for Rs 12.5 crore, Phil Salt for Rs 11.5 crore, and Jitesh Sharma for Rs 11 crore. Reports indicate that Virat Kohli will return as captain for the upcoming season. The predicted strongest XI for RCB includes Kohli, Salt, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, and Krunal Pandya, supported by a pace attack of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal.