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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League, began their preparations for the forthcoming season of the tournament with a pre-season training camp. The franchise, which has a new squad at the helm, kicked off their preparations for IPL 2025 with an aim to secure their maiden title. Notably, RCB, who acquired the services of top names including Bhuvneshwar Kumar, are yet to win a title in the cash-rich league.
A couple of weeks after the completion of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, an over-enthusiastic franchise began their preparations with a pre-season training camp in Bengaluru. On Monday, December 9, the franchise summoned players at home stadium, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for a training session. The team took to social media to share glimpses of the session. It features players like Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar and more in the camp.
Royal Challenger Bengaluru full IPL 2025 Squad
Here is what Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s complete squad looks like after the IPL 2025 mega auction:
Retained players: Virat Kohli (INR 21 Cr), Rajat Patidar (INR 11 Cr), Yash Dayal (INR 5 Cr)
Bought players in auction: Phil Salt (INR 11.50 Cr), Jitesh Sharma (INR 11 Cr), Liam Livingstone (INR 8.75 Cr), Josh Hazlewood (INR 12.50 Cr), Rasikh Dar (INR 6 Cr), Suyash Sharma (INR 2.60 Cr), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (INR 10.75 Cr), Krunal Pandya (INR 5.75 Cr), Swapnil Singh (INR 50 L), Tim David (INR 3.00 Cr), Romario Shepherd (INR 1.50 Cr), Nuwan Thushara (INR 1.60 Cr), Jacob Bethell (INR 2.60 Cr), Manoj Bhandage (INR 30 L), Devdutt Padikkal (INR 2 Cr), Swastik Chhikara (INR 30 L), Lungi Ngidi (INR 1 Cr), Abhinandan Singh (INR 30 L), Mohit Rathee (INR 30 L).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Manoj Bhandage, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
