Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to RCB with INR 10.75 crore deal. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah mega auction on Monday, November 25. The veteran pacer was signed by for INR 10.75 crore.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants were the first two teams to get into a bidding war for Bhuvneshwar. The five-time champions eventually backed out after Lucknow placed at bid of INR 10.50 crore. RCB joined the fray by placing a bid of INR 10.75 crore. This turned out to be the closing bid as Lucknow decided to stop the pursuit of signing the experienced campaigner.
Bhuvneshwar will be joining an impressive seam-bowling unit comprising players like Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, and Rasikh Salam. The 34-year-old’s combination with Hazlewood with the new ball could be a visual treat for cricket enthusiasts. Apart from Bhuvneshwar’s skills with the ball, he could guide the younger players in the side with his truckloads of experience.
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Interestingly, Bhuvneshwar began his IPL journey with RCB, as he was a part of the franchise in 2009 and 2010. However, he couldn’t get his maiden cap during his two-season stint. Bhuvneshwar will be reuniting with old friend Virat Kohli in Bengaluru and fans would love to see the two stalwarts playing alongside each other once again.
This ends Bhuvneshwar’s 11-year stay at Sunrisers Hyderabad. He joined the Orange Army ahead of the 2014 edition of the IPL and won the coveted title in 2016. The Meerut-born also won the Purple Cap in that season. He achieved the same feat once again in the following edition.
Bhuvneshwar has played 176 IPL games in his career so far and picked up 181 wickets at an average of 27.23 and a strike rate of 21.60. His economy rate is a decent 7.56. RCB has had their fair share of struggles over the years with their death bowling but Bhuvneshwar’s addition will give their fans a lot of confidence.
Here’s how ‘X’ users reacted to Bhuvneshwar Kumar joining RCB:
Awesome buy from @RCBTweets in picking up @BhuviOfficial !! He is a great fit in that bowling line up with their buys from yesterday and today. Top top pick#ipl2025auction
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 25, 2024
@BhuviOfficial to RCB…
Probably the best pick for @RCBTweets 👌🏽#ipl2025auction— Mandeep Singh (@mandeeps12) November 25, 2024
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR HAS SOLD TO RCB FOR 10.75 CRORES♥️🔥 pic.twitter.com/7yjVwJp1SZ
— Professor (@alanchris__98) November 25, 2024
🚨 BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR SOLD TO RCB AT 10.75CR…!!!! 🚨#RCB fans ,what do you think about this👀??#IPLAuction #IPLAuction2025 pic.twitter.com/JpeDTYIUrJ
— Sivadath V H (@SivadathH68311) November 25, 2024
Bhuvi sold to RCB 🥹 pic.twitter.com/0LqiJL2fIc
— VikramShelby (@MrVicky184) November 25, 2024
My second fav Indian player after Kohli will be playing for my franchise, RCB. Welcome to RCB, Bhuvi 😭❤️
— ` (@chixxsays) November 25, 2024
Finally RCB bought one valuable player (Bhuvi) pic.twitter.com/bvagA3P60w
— EpicCommentsTelugu (@EpicCmntsTelugu) November 25, 2024