RCB IPL 2024 Squad: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made strategic moves in the IPL Auction 2024, securing a dynamic squad for the upcoming season. Here’s a breakdown of their key signings and retained players:
RCB IPL 2024 Squad: Marquee Signing
Alzarri Joseph (Rs 11.5 crore):** RCB’s headline acquisition, West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph, emerged as a marquee signing for the new season.
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RCB IPL 2024 Squad: Notable Auction Purchases
1. Yash Dayal (Rs 5 crore): The franchise secured the talented Yash Dayal, released by Gujarat Titans, for a significant Rs 5 crore.
2. Tom Curran (Rs 1.5 crore): RCB added depth with the signing of England all-rounder Tom Curran for Rs 1.5 crore.
3. Lockie Ferguson (Rs 2 crore): New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson joined the squad for Rs 2 crore.
Bargain Buys:
Saurav Chuahan (Rs 20 lakh) and Swapnil Singh (Rs 20 lakh): RCB pulled off steals by acquiring Saurav Chuahan and Swapnil Singh for a modest Rs 20 lakh each.
Retained Players:
RCB retained a strong core, including:
- – Faf du Plessis
- – Rajat Patidar
- – Virat Kohli
- – Anuj Rawat
- – Dinesh Karthik
- – Suyash Prabhudessai
- – Will Jacks
- – Glenn Maxwell
- – Mahipal Lomror
- – Karn Sharma
- – Manoj Bhandage
- – Akash Deep
- – Mohammed Siraj
- – Reece Topley
- – Himanshu Sharma
- – Rajan Kumar
- – Vyshak Vijaykumar
Notable Releases:
The team bid farewell to several players, including Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Wayne Parnell, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddharth Kaul, and Kedar Jadhav.
Trades: RCB IPL 2024 Squad
RCB made strategic trades, bringing Mayank Dagar and Cameron Green (traded from Mumbai Indians) to enhance their squad.
As RCB gears up for the IPL 2024 season, the team’s dynamic mix of experienced and new talent sets the stage for an exciting campaign.