Virat Kohli is all but certain to return as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team for the IPL 2025 season after the franchise's picks at the mega auction.

Royal Challengers Bangalore strategically rebuilt their squad at the IPL 2025 auction, spending Rs 12.50 crore on Josh Hazlewood. While bidding for potential captains Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, RCB didn't exceed Rs 11 crore and Rs 10.

Baroda all-rounder Krunal Pandya - who was not retained by Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2025 season - has been purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore. England cricketer Phil Salt to Open with Virat Kohli,

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) retains its star player Virat Kohli for a record 18th season, making him the highest-paid Indian player in IPL history. RCB, yet to clinch an IPL title, has revamped its squad,

RCB IPL Auction LIVE Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained just three players Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidatrt and Yash Dayal ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. The Bengaluru-based franchise have let go of their skipper Faf du Plessis along with a number of other key players like Glenn Maxwell, Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.

Krunal Pandya joins Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹5.75 crore, enhancing the team's prospects alongside Virat Kohli in IPL 2025.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction saw RCB make strategic moves, acquiring stars like Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Josh Hazlewood. Scroll down to check complete RCB squads.

Rishabh Pant was secured by LSG for INR 27 crore, becoming the highest-paid player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer was the second-most expensive buy.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins Virat Kohli at RCB after a competitive IPL Auction 2025. Discover his paycheque and impact on the team's bowling.- Watch Video on English Oneindia