Despite not winning a single IPL title in the previous editions, Virat kohli -led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have always been the favorite of many people in India. Going through a tough time, RCB have endured a difficult few years, finishing last in the league twice in three years. However, Kohli’s unit will look to change their fortunes in the next edition after acquiring new players from the market.
RCB Current Squad
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Mann, Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch (4.4 cr)
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kane Richardson (4 cr), Dale Steyn (2 cr), Isuru Udana (50 lac)
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris (10 cr), Pavan Deshpande (20 lac)
Wicketkeepers: Parthiv Patel, Joshua Philippe (20 lac), Shahbaz Ahamad (20 lac)
List of Players released before auctions
Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetymer, Akshdeep Nath, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Colin De Grandhomme, Prayas Ray Barman, Tim Southee, Kulwant Khejroliya, Himmat Singh, Heinrich Klaasen, Milind Kumar (and Dale Steyn, who was a mid-season replacement)
Administration and support staff
| Position | Name |
| Owner | India Anand Kripalu (United Spirits Limited) |
| CEO | India Sanjeev Churiwala |
| Team manager | India Soumyadeep Pyne |
| Brand ambassador | India Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone |
| Director of cricket operations | New Zealand Mike Hesson |
| Head coach | Australia Simon Katich |
| Assistant coach | India Mithun Manhas |
| Batting coach | India Sanjay Bangar |
| Spin bowling coach | India Sridharan Sriram |
| Fast bowling coach | Australia Adam Griffith |
| Head of scouting | India Malolan Rangarajan |
| Physiotherapist | South Africa Evan Speechly |
| Strength and conditioning coach | India Basu Shanker |
| Analyst | India Sports Mechanics |
| Sports massage therapist | India Navnita Gautam |
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