Royal Challengers Bengaluru walked into the IPL 2026 auction with most of their core already in place. Unlike several other franchises chasing fixes, RCB’s focus was on fine-tuning, and in that context, Jacob Duffy stands out as arguably the smartest buy of the auction. At ₹2 crore, Duffy doesn’t just add depth; he completes the […]
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Punjab wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora has become one of the most talked-about uncapped players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction after smashing a sensational 39-ball century in the Punjab vs Jharkhand fixture in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage. His unbeaten 125 off 45 balls, containing nine fours and 11 sixes, not only powered […]
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Liam Livingstone’s release was one of the biggest talking points in the RCB Released Players 2026 list, especially after an underwhelming IPL 2025 season. The English all-rounder, signed for INR 8.75 crore, managed only 112 runs in 10 matches while taking two wickets. Despite the dip in returns, he was an integral part of RCB’s […]
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A breakout season in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has pushed Rajasthan quick Ashok Sharma into the spotlight, and the fast bowler has now opened up on the early IPL trials that changed the course of his career. Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma, currently the top wicket-taker of SMAT 2025-26, is one of the most talked-about […]
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RCB target discussions ahead of the IPL 2026 auction have mostly revolved around predictable roles: a replacement for Liam Livingstone, a reliable backup for Josh Hazlewood, and one or two domestic batters to round out the squad. But there’s a more important issue beneath the surface: RCB’s left-arm pace depth is suddenly uncertain, and that […]
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RCB target players will be under the spotlight as the defending champions prepare for the IPL 2026 auction. With a settled first XI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will use their auction purse to solve depth issues rather than restructure their core. Their focus is clear: secure backup pace options, reinforce spin in middle overs, and add […]
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