Despite featuring in all 17 editions played since the IPL began, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is one of the three teams that have yet to win the title. Here are 5 players RCB can retain.
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Virat Kohli
Since making his debut for RCB against Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru in 2008, Kohli has been associated with the franchise. In 2024, he was the highest run scorer and is most likely to be retained.
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Faf du Plessis
Plessis led RCB in the past three IPL seasons, and RCB qualified for the playoffs thrice. It is expected that RCB will retain him again.
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Will Jacks
Making his IPL debut for RCB in 2024, Jacks scored a century in just 41 balls against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium. being a handy spinner, RCB would like to retain him.
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Mohammed Siraj
Since 2024, Siraj has led the pace attack for RCB. The franchise is most likely to be retained in the upcoming auction.
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Rajat Patidar
The right-handed batter was the X-factor for RCB in the middle order last season, scoring 395 runs. He has made the franchise think once again about retention.