RCB retains Virat Kohli and signs new players ahead of IPL 2025 auction

livemint.com — November 25, 2024 at 11:01 PM UTC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained Virat Kohli for ₹21 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. They also kept Rajat Patidar for ₹11 crore and Yash Dayal for ₹5 crore. RCB's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, did not confirm Kohli's captaincy status but noted he is a key team member. Bobat mentioned Kohli provided feedback through text messages. In the auction, RCB acquired Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood and England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹8.5 crore. Former player Dinesh Karthik praised the signing of Hazlewood, highlighting his importance to the team.

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