Virat Kohli has reportedly shown interest in leading the team again. The RCB mainstay has endured a topsy turvy journey with the franchise, but looks ready to spearhead the team for at least the next cycle.

The Indian Premier League player auction for the 2025 season concluded in Jeddah on Monday and, once again, it did not disappoint.The dynamics of the exercise are such that budget constraints, bidding pressure and recent bias results in some extraordinary acquisitions and also questionable omissions.

Royal Challengers Bangalore strategically rebuilt their squad at the IPL 2025 auction, spending Rs 12.50 crore on Josh Hazlewood. While bidding for potential captains Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, RCB didn't exceed Rs 11 crore and Rs 10.