AB de Villiers hails Iyer as a steal for RCB in IPL 2026

AB de Villiers is buzzing about RCB's genius move in the IPL 2026 mini-auction, snagging Venkatesh Iyer for just 7 crore! Released by KKR, Iyer’s a total steal! RCB also welcomed Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, and Jacob Duffy to the squad. While AB thinks they still need a leg-spinner, he believes RCB can defend their title after last season’s thrilling victory over Punjab Kings!

Quick rundown

1.AB de Villiers calls RCB's mini-auction a win, snagging Venkatesh Iyer at a steal.

2.RCB add Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, and Jacob Duffy as versatile backups.

3.De Villiers notes missing a wrist-spinner could hurt spin depth.

4.No auction panic: defending champions stick to their winning recipe.

5.Iyer's place in the lineup may shift; MP-born star ready for a fresh role.

AB de Villiers Hails RCB's Iyer Signing as a Major Victory
AB de Villiers Hails RCB's Iyer Signing as a Major Victory
Folks, listen up! AB de Villiers is in Abu Dhabi, and he's making waves about RCB's auction moves—huge! Venkatesh Iyer, a steal at just ₹7 crore! KKR let him go, and RCB is winning big, folks! No panic, just pure winning energy! They’re ready to defend that title, remember last year? Six runs! Incredible! And KKR? Spending big but we know who the real winners are!
07:40 pm on Thursday, 18 December, 2025
RCB ki auction mein Iyer ka chakkar, Padikkal ki baat hai!
RCB ki auction mein Iyer ka chakkar, Padikkal ki baat hai!
Arre bhai, RCB ne ₹7 crore ka jadoo kiya, Venkatesh Iyer ko kharid liya! Lekin, Devdutt Padikkal ki chamak ka kya hoga? Dinesh Karthik keh rahe hain, 'Iyer ki jagah kya hai, yeh toh samajhna mushkil hai!' RCB ki spin department bhi thodi chintit hai, par Iyer ki versatility se sab kuch sambhal jaayega. IPL 2026, ek shatranj ka khel hai, jahan har move ka asar hai!
12:55 am on Thursday, 18 December, 2025
RCB Lands Venkatesh Iyer for a Staggering Pay Cut!
RCB Lands Venkatesh Iyer for a Staggering Pay Cut!
Folks, big news! RCB, the champions, just pulled off a fantastic deal, grabbing Venkatesh Iyer for a mere ₹7 crore! Can you believe it? From ₹23.75 crore to this? Unbelievable! KKR let him go after a disappointing season, but RCB? They're ready to make him a star! This is a huge win for RCB, folks, just huge!
10:40 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
RCB's Big Win! Venkatesh Iyer Joins for ₹7 Cr in IPL 2026
RCB's Big Win! Venkatesh Iyer Joins for ₹7 Cr in IPL 2026
Folks, let me tell you! RCB just made a huge power play, snagging Venkatesh Iyer for a staggering ₹7 crore! This guy's a real deal, folks! KKR let him go, and now RCB is ready to dominate! With a century and fifties to his name, he's the firepower they need to defend their title! What a fantastic move! I told you so!
11:55 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Kris Srikkanth believes Venkatesh Iyer is RCB's secret weapon
Kris Srikkanth believes Venkatesh Iyer is RCB's secret weapon
Hey there! So, Kris Srikkanth, that lovable cricket guru, thinks Venkatesh Iyer is the magic ingredient RCB needs for IPL 2026! After KKR gave him the ol' heave-ho, Srikkanth's like, 'Trust me, he’s got the chops!' With ₹16.40 crore in their pocket, RCB's ready to make a splash. Let’s crank up this cricket fiesta!
04:20 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

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