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.

Mohammed Shami had undergone surgery in February to repair his Achilles tendon. Since then he has been working really hard to regain his fitness levels and make a comeback to the international scene.

Shami, formerly with Gujarat Titans, missed the previous season due to knee surgery. He made his comeback to competitive cricket earlier this month, playing for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. Shami is expected to join the Indian team in Australia for the latter part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Mohammed Shami has been signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 10 crore at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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 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.