RCB Squad 2026: The Rock's Royal Challengers Ready to Rumble!
Ladies and gentlemen, RCB just electrified the IPL stage by toppling Punjab Kings to snatch their first title in 18 years! With the charismatic Rajat Patidar at the helm and legends like Virat Kohli backing him, they’re ready to defend their glory in 2026. Armed with a purse of INR 16.4 crore, they’ve added some explosive talent to keep the championship dreams roaring!
Quick rundown
- RCB clinched the 2025 IPL title after an 18-year wait, led by Kohli and Patidar.
- RCB head into IPL 2026 with a 16.4 crore purse and eight slots left, trading not done yet.
- New signings like Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, and Mangesh Yadav bolster the squad.
- Core retains include Padikkal, Tim David, Kohli, Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, and Salt.
- Biggest takeaway: defend the title with a balanced mix and a dash of Bengaluru bravado.
