RCB IPL 2024: The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the upcoming 2024 season is underway in Dubai on December 19. Here is the full squad and list of players bought at the auction by Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore made significant changes to their bowling unit ahead of the auction, releasing a cadre of bowlers such as Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel, and Wanindu Hasaranga. Consequently, Faf Du Plessis’ team aimed to revamp their bowling arsenal, prioritising fast bowlers while also eyeing a quality frontline spinner.In the auction for the 2024 IPL edition, Royal Challengers Bangalore spent INR 11.50 crore to secure West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) initiated the bidding for Joseph at INR 1 crore, but after reaching INR 2.80 crore, they withdrew. Delhi Capitals (DC) then entered the scene.
As the bidding escalated to INR 6.60 crore, CSK stepped back, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) entered the fray. Eventually, in a competitive bidding battle between Super Giants and Challengers, Faf du Plessis’ RCB acquired the pace sensation. Royal Challengers Bangalore also engaged in trades, acquiring Mayank Dagar from Sunrisers Hyderabad and securing Australian all-rounder Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians a few days earlier.
RCB players IPL 2024 auction:
Alzarri Joseph (Rs. 11.50 crore), Yash Dayal (Rs. 5 crore), Tom Curran (Rs. 1.5 crore), Lockie Ferguson (Rs. 2 crore).
RCB purse remaining: Rs. 3.25 crore
RCB total player slots available: 2
RCB total overseas player slots available: 0
After missing out on Australia captain Pat Cummins, who was sold for Rs 20.5 crore by SRH, Royal Challengers Bangalore went all in for West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph. Joseph, who came in with a base price of Rs 1 crore, was involved in a bidding war between Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Kings. Royal Challengers Bangalore eventually got him for Rs 11.5 crore. Yash Dayal, who released by Gujarat Titans ahead of the auction, was also bought by the franchise for Rs 5 crore.
RCB PLAYERS RETAINED AHEAD OF IPL 2024 AUCTION:
Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (from SRH), Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green (from MI).
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IPL 2024 LIVE AUCTION RCB Bids:
Having released Josh Hazlewood, Wayne Parnell, Wanindu Hasaranga, RCB’s bowling looks thin on papers. Come the auctions they would be more than hopeful of filling up those slots in order to entertain any hopes of making any impact in IPL 2024. With Du Plessis, Kohli and Maxwell in the ranks, the batting looks more than capable of taking them through.
Royal Challengers Bangalore released Players:
Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Wayne Parnell, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddharth Kaul, Kedar Jadhavcrore), Rovman Powell (RR, Rs 7.40 crore), Travis Head (SRH, Rs 6.80 crore), and Harry Brook (DC, Rs 4 Crore).
RCB FULL SQUAD IPL 2024:
RCB players bought at IPL 2024 auction: Alzarri Joseph (Rs. 11.50 crore), Yash Dayal (Rs. 5 crore), Tom Curran (Rs. 1.5 crore), Lockie Ferguson (Rs. 2 crore), Swapnil Singh (Rs. 20 lakh), Saurav Chauhan (Rs. 20 lakh).
Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chuahan.
FAQ
Is Virat Kohli playing IPL 2024?
Royal Challengers Bangalore Virat Kohli retained of IPL 2024 Auction.
What is the purse of RCB in 2024?
Royal Challengers Bangalore came into the auction with a purse of Rs 23.25 crores with six overseas slots to be filled.
How many players RCB bought in 2024?
Royal Challengers Bangalore has brought in one Indian player and two foreign players and filled 22 of the slots available to them.
Who will RCB buy in IPL 2024?
Alzarri Joseph (Rs. 11.50 crore), Yash Dayal (Rs. 5 crore), Tom Curran (Rs. 1.5 crore), Lockie Ferguson (Rs. 2 crore), Swapnil Singh (Rs. 20 lakh), Saurav Chauhan (Rs. 20 lakh).
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