Royal Challengers Bangalore retains Virat Kohli and signs Liam Livingstone in IPL 2025 auction

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has retained Virat Kohli for an 18th season, making him the highest-paid Indian player in IPL history at Rs 21 crore. The team has released several key players, including Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. RCB has revamped its squad significantly, retaining only three players: Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. The franchise entered the auction with Rs 83 crore and three Right to Match cards. Liam Livingstone was acquired for Rs 8.75 crore, marking a notable addition to the team. RCB continues to seek its first IPL title, having been runners-up three times in the past.