Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the second day of the in Jeddah mega auction on Monday, November 25. The veteran pacer was signed by for INR 10.75 crore. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants were the first two teams to get into a bidding war for Bhuvneshwar.

South African allrounder Marco Jansen was the big earner on the second day of the IPL auction in Jeddah, with Punjab Kings buying him at a price of INR 7 crore.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, surpassing Mohammed Shami's price. RCB values Bhuvneshwar's experience and bowling prowess.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Bhuvi scripted history when he recently became the first Indian pacer to complete 300 wickets in T20 cricket.

Bhuvneshwar thus ends his long-standing association with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and goes to RCB - a team where his IPL career began.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar emerged as the most expensive player sold in the early bidding on day two of the IPL auction in Jeddah, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru buying him for INR 10.75 crore. Fast bowlers were in high demand with Deepak Chahar going to Mumbai Indians for INR 9.