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[Saba Sports News] The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), familiar with the ups and downs of the IPL, are gearing up once again with the same aspiration to clinch the title. Despite not being champions yet, RCB is a team full of determination and resilience.
This never-say-die spirit is what serves as an inspiration to young aspiring cricketers: the importance of perseverance, emotional resilience, and the ability to move forward from defeat. As they enter the new season, RCB is led by a fresh leadership team, including head coach Andy Flower and sporting director Mo Bobat, bringing in new strategies and ideas.
RCB’s strategy at the auction was evident in their decision to release rising star Shahbaz Ahmed in favor of Mayank Dagar, and their high-stakes investment in Australian cricketer Cameron Green. They came to Dubai with specific needs, including a foreign pacer, an Indian pacer, and a spinner. Their bidding strategy was highlighted by their acquisition of Alzarri Joseph for INR 23.25 crore, following intense competition with other teams.
Their Indian fast bowling squad was strengthened by the addition of Yash Dayal for INR five crore. RCB also added depth to their squad with players like Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, and Sourav Chauhan. The team faces a challenge with the bowling department, especially considering the small dimensions of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Despite being a batting-heavy team, RCB is prepared to face the challenges in the 17th IPL edition. With players like Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green, RCB is poised for a tough yet exciting battle.
The final squad of RCB includes a mix of batters, all-rounders, and bowlers, both Indian and overseas, showcasing a diverse range of talents and roles. The team’s strength lies in its 25 players, including 17 Indians and 8 overseas players, with a remaining purse of INR 2.85 crore.
RCB Squad 2024, Retained Player List, Roles & Price Details:
RCB Retained Players:
|
PLAYER |
ROLE |
PRICE |
|
Faf du Plessis |
Batter |
7 crore |
|
Virat Kohli |
Batter |
15 crore |
|
Glenn Maxwell |
All-rounder |
11 crore |
|
Mohammed Siraj |
Bowler |
7 crore |
|
Dinesh Karthik |
Keeper-batter |
5.5 crore |
|
Vyshak Vijaykumar |
Bowler |
20 lakh |
|
Manoj Bhandage |
All-rounder |
20 lakh |
|
Rajat Patidar |
Batter |
20 lakh |
|
Anuj Rawat |
Keeper-batter |
3.4 crore |
|
Suyash Prabhudessai |
All-rounder |
30 lakh |
|
Akash Deep |
Bowler |
20 lakh |
|
Reece Topley |
Bowler |
1.9 crore |
|
Rajan Kumar |
Bowler |
70 lakh |
|
Himanshu Sharma |
All-rounder |
20 lakh |
|
Karn Sharma |
Bowler |
50 lakh |
|
Mahipal Lomror |
Batter |
95 lakh |
|
Will Jacks |
All-rounder |
3.2 crore |
|
Cameron Green (Traded from MI) |
All-rounder |
17.5 crore |
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Team 2024 Players List:
|
PLAYER |
ROLE |
PRICE |
|
Faf du Plessis |
Batter |
7 crore |
|
Virat Kohli |
Batter |
15 crore |
|
Glenn Maxwell |
All-rounder |
11 crore |
|
Mohammed Siraj |
Bowler |
7 crore |
|
Dinesh Karthik |
Keeper-batter |
5.5 crore |
|
Vyshak Vijaykumar |
Bowler |
20 lakh |
|
Manoj Bhandage |
All-rounder |
20 lakh |
|
Rajat Patidar |
Batter |
20 lakh |
|
Anuj Rawat |
Keeper-batter |
3.4 crore |
|
Suyash Prabhudessai |
All-rounder |
30 lakh |
|
Akash Deep |
Bowler |
20 lakh |
|
Reece Topley |
Bowler |
1.9 crore |
|
Rajan Kumar |
Bowler |
70 lakh |
|
Himanshu Sharma |
All-rounder |
20 lakh |
|
Karn Sharma |
Bowler |
50 lakh |
|
Mahipal Lomror |
Batter |
95 lakh |
|
Will Jacks |
All-rounder |
3.2 crore |
|
Cameron Green (Traded from MI) |
All-rounder |
17.5 crore |
|
Alzarri Joseph |
Bowler |
11.5 crore |
|
Yash Dayal |
Bowler |
5 crore |
|
Tom Curran |
All-rounder |
1.5 crore |
|
Lockie Ferguson |
Bowler |
2 crore |
|
Swapnil Singh |
All-rounder |
20 lakh |
|
Saurav Chauhan |
All-rounder |
20 lakh |
|
Mayank Dagar |
All-rounder |
1.8 crore |
Squad Strength – 25 (Indian -17, Overseas – 8) Purse Remaining – INR – 2.85 crore