IPL 2026: Ashwin hails RCB for signing Jacob Duffy

In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore made a splash by signing New Zealand speedster Jacob Duffy at the mini-auction, and fans are buzzing! Ashwin called it a steal, praising Duffy's impressive 2025 performance. Now, he’s set to join Hazlewood in RCB’s bowling lineup. This season is shaping up to be a thrilling ride!

Quick rundown

1.Ashwin calls Jacob Duffy an absolute steal for RCB after the mini-auction.

2.Duffy is the lone overseas pace pick RCB snapped up, keeping the overseas spine lean.

3.Stat attack: 23 wickets at 15.43 in Tests and 57 T20I wickets at 18.9 in 2025.

4.Duffy’s swing with the new ball and smart death-overs variations make him tricky.

5.RCB’s overseas plan: Duffy plus Hazlewood (retained for INR 12.5 crore).

Ashwin Celebrates RCB's Smart Move for Kiwi Bowler Duffy
Ashwin Celebrates RCB's Smart Move for Kiwi Bowler Duffy
Ravichandran Ashwin is thrilled after RCB scored a major win at the IPL 2026 auction by picking up Jacob Duffy for just ₹2 crore! With a fantastic 2025 season, Duffy is the top T20I bowler with 57 wickets. Ashwin thinks RCB got an absolute bargain, ready to unleash Duffy alongside Hazlewood and the crew this season!
06:40 am on Monday, 22 December, 2025
RCB's Jacob Duffy Signing: A Genius Move for IPL 2026
RCB's Jacob Duffy Signing: A Genius Move for IPL 2026
Folks, RCB just pulled off a huge win, signing Jacob Duffy—an incredible bowler—at the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi for just 2 crore! Can you believe it? This guy's the No. 2 T20I bowler, folks! Nine wickets in a match? That's tremendous! RCB is set to dominate, trust me, it's a brilliant move, folks!
07:30 am on Monday, 22 December, 2025
R Ashwin's Electrifying Praise for RCB's Auction Moves
R Ashwin's Electrifying Praise for RCB's Auction Moves
The Rock says this: R Ashwin just laid the smackdown on RCB's auction game at IPL 2026 in Abu Dhabi! With a wallet tighter than a wrestling ring, they snagged Venkatesh Iyer from KKR in a bidding rumble! And Jacob Duffy? A steal, baby! Ashwin's fired up about the young guns Malhotra and Chouhan, calling them the future of RCB. Smart scouting? More like electrifying genius!
06:55 am on Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
IPL 2026: Major New Players Make Big Waves in Contracts!
IPL 2026: Major New Players Make Big Waves in Contracts!
Folks, three amazing overseas players just hit the jackpot! Cooper Connolly, the Aussie superstar, has joined Punjab Kings for an incredible ₹3 crore! Jacob Duffy, the Kiwi speedster, is now with RCB for ₹2 crore. And let’s not forget Jack Edwards, another Aussie sensation, who’s with Sunrisers Hyderabad after a bidding war that was absolutely tremendous! These guys are going to be huge, believe me!
01:55 pm on Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
RCB's IPL 2026 Auction: Champions Reload with Star Power
RCB's IPL 2026 Auction: Champions Reload with Star Power
Ladies and gentlemen, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have stormed into the 2026 IPL auction in Abu Dhabi with a fierce determination to dominate! With 16.40 crore in their arsenal, they snatched up Venkatesh Iyer for 7 crore and added Jacob Duffy for just 2 crore. With legends like Virat Kohli at 21 crore, RCB is ready to electrify the pitch and lay the smackdown on the competition!
04:20 pm on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

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