Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, fans had their eyes on the Royal Challengers franchise. This time the franchise produced excellent players like captain Faf du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell and Will Jacques. After which the fans felt that this time RCB can bet on many big players in the auction, but the fans did not get to see anything like this. During the mega auction, RCB franchise was also trolled a lot on social media. Now three big mistakes of RCB are coming to light in the mega auction.
Jitesh Sharma bought for 11 crores
After being out of Punjab Kings, wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma was a part of the mega auction this time. Last season was not good for this player, but now in the mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore bought Jitesh Sharma for Rs 11 crore. In such a situation, some fans believe that this may prove to be a loss-making deal for RCB in IPL 2025.
let kl rahul go
Before the mega auction, there was a lot of speculation about wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul that this time RCB can buy Rahul. Although RCB initially showed some interest in Rahul during the mega auction, RCB could not beat Delhi Capitals’ bid of Rs 14 crore and they let Rahul go to Delhi. This decision of RCB has been very shocking for the fans.
don’t buy yuzvendra chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal, one of the best spin bowlers in T20 cricket, was also a part of the mega auction this time, as Rajasthan Royals bought the player. In such a situation, the fans were hopeful that RCB would correct its mistake by buying Chahal this time. Chahal has played for RCB before and has performed brilliantly for the franchise, but this time RCB failed to buy Chahal. This time Punjab Kings have bought UG for Rs 18 crore in the mega auction.