Archive · 19 Dec 2025
RCB Acquires Promising Duo at IPL Auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a big day at the IPL auction.
They bought three new players: Venkatesh Iyer for 7 crore, and two young players, Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan, each for 30 lakhs.
R Ashwin, a famous cricketer, praised RCB for their smart choices.
He thinks the two young players will do great things for the team.
Vihaan has been doing well in recent youth cricket matches, and Kanishk is an all-rounder who can bat and bowl.
RCB seems to be investing in young talent for the future.
RCB secured Venkatesh Iyer for 7 crore, their most expensive signing at the auction.
RCB also bought Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan at their base price of 30 lakhs each.
R Ashwin praised RCB's scouting network and believes the duo will do special things for the team.
Vihaan Malhotra has been performing well in recent youth cricket matches, scoring 243 runs in 5 ODIs and 277 runs in 2 Tests.
Kanishk Chouhan is an all-rounder who can bat right-handed and bowl right-arm off-spin.
- Who
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and players Venkatesh Iyer, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan
- What
- RCB's acquisitions at the IPL auction
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To strengthen their team with talented players, especially young uncapped ones
- Team
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Most Expensive Signing
- Venkatesh Iyer (7 crore)
- New Players
- Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan (30 lakhs each)
- Praise from
- R Ashwin
- Vihaan Malhotra's Recent Performance
- 243 runs in 5 youth ODIs, 277 runs in 2 youth Tests
- Kanishk Chouhan's Skills
- All-rounder (right-hand bat, right-arm off-spin)