Abu Dhabi, Dec. 16 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru bolstered their squad with eight additions at the TATA IPL 2026 Player Auction, headlined by the signing of Indian allrounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore.
The defending champions also secured New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy for Rs 2 crore, adding further strength to their pace resources. Among the notable domestic acquisitions was left-arm pacer and lower-order batsman Mangesh Yadav, who was bought for Rs 5.2 crore, making him the fourth-highest uncapped Indian pick of the day.
RCB enhanced their batting depth with the inclusion of England wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox for Rs 75 lakh. The franchise also invested in youth by signing 18-year-old Satvik Deswal for INR 30 lakh. Deswal, ...