RCB updates squad with key signings in IPL 2025 auction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made significant acquisitions during the IPL 2025 auction. They re-signed Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood for ₹12.5 crores and added England's Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone for ₹11.5 and ₹8.75 crores, respectively. RCB also purchased wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma for ₹11 crores, along with Rasikh Dar for ₹6 crores and Suyash Sharma for ₹2.6 crores. The team retained key players, including Virat Kohli for ₹21 crores. Criticism arose regarding RCB's auction strategy, with former players expressing disappointment over missed opportunities to acquire top players like Mitchell Starc and KL Rahul.