In a thrilling addition to the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad, swing master Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins forces with Virat Kohli. The IPL Auction 2025 saw fierce bidding, with RCB securing the seasoned pacer for a significant sum.

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After a successful Day 1, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru started Day 2 with two big signings of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya. RCB entered late in the battle to sign Bhuvneshwar for a sensational price of Rs 10.

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

On the second day of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went all out for the star Indian pacer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Sunrisers Hyderabad released the veteran just before the auction.

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.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar emerged as the most expensive player sold in the early bidding on day two of the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) buying him for INR 10.75 crore (US$ 1.