The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the upcoming 2024 season is underway in Dubai on December 19, showcasing plenty of action amid a day flooded with big spending by the teams. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 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, RCB 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.
RCB also engaged in trades, acquiring Mayank Dagar from Sunrisers Hyderabad and securing Australian all-rounder Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians a few days earlier.
Here's the updated RCB squad and the players acquired at the IPL 2024 Auction:
Royal Challengers Bangalore complete squad for IPL 2024: 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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore squad strength for IPL 2024: 25
Overseas players in Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad for IPL 2024: 8
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).
RCB Remaining purse at IPL 2024 Auction: Rs. 2.85 crore
RCB Total player slots available at IPL 2024 Auction: 0
RCB Total overseas player slots available at IPL 2024 Auction: 0
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).
Players released by RCB: 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).