In what was one of the biggest shocks of the IPL, RCB decided to not retain KL Rahul, as the classy opener went for Rs 11 crores to Kings XI Punjab.
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Heading into the auction, RCB knew that they had to prevent their previous mistakes, as they often splurge at the beginning but then run around to fill the rest of their squad.
With Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Sarfaraz Khan already in their side, RCB had to target some solid middle-order batsmen and a couple of good quality bowlers.
In what has been their Achilles heel over the last decade, RCB never had a good stock of fast bowlers that they could count on. While the likes of Mills and Starc played for the Bengaluru outfit, the pair could maintain their fitness, which affected the team.
RCB started off quietly, as he did not participate in the initial few bid. But they came into the auction when Brendon McCullum’s name came in the auction.
RCB decided to not go back in for Chris Gayle, as no one bid for the West Indian legend. Their were probably looking to save money for the KL Rahul and Yuzi Chahal.
But Rahul’s price went far beyond RCB’s budget, as the Karnataka batsmen was eventually bought for Rs 11 crores.
All eyes were on RCB, as they waited to see if they would use their RTM card on the opener. But they did not, as RCB let India’s second highest ranked player slip through their fingers.
Here are the best tweets!
After a major bidding war, #KLRahul sold to #KXIP for ₹ 11 Crs..
Base Price – ₹ 2 Crs..
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) January 27, 2018
You play, we pay doesn't just seem like the @GetLocoNow motto. It holds true for the #IPLAuction too looks like 😎 #KLRahul #ManishPandey.
— Anuradha Kumar (@KAnuradha89) January 27, 2018
#IPLAuction 2018: #KLRahul sold to #KingsXIPunjab for whopping Rs 11 cr, 5 interesting things to know about former #RCB playerhttps://t.co/1cnvWQgo4m pic.twitter.com/zIvpIGihju
— Financial Express (@FinancialXpress) January 27, 2018
#IPLAuction KL Rahul goes for a whopping 11Cr to KXIP and finally KXIP snatch a bid away from MI (David Miller) through RTM after losing most of their bids to others due to RTM. Exciting tactics shown by teams… Let's see what works and what doesn't… #KLRahul #Miller #RTM
— My Pen Your Voice (@mypen_yourvoice) January 27, 2018
The Reaction of these players right now 🤘😂#IPLAuction #IPL2018Auction #KlRahul #ManishPandey #BenStokes pic.twitter.com/wtECg5BIW7
— Nithish (@iam_nithish) January 27, 2018
#KLRahul ku 11 Cr worth than 😍
I'm not being sarcastic 😂
Rahul into #KXIP 😨 #IPLAuction— Gokulamuthukrishnan (@gmk_offl) January 27, 2018
Her reactions are mine. Seriously, #KLRahul for that price and he's still going strong..auction not over.. #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/4EWsFR6lzB
— Bala Yogesh (@Yo_Bala) January 27, 2018
Very very serious money from #KingsXI for KL Rahul. Went beyond the #RCB right-to-match budget
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 27, 2018
#RCB Right Now 😂😂😂 Chahal Varatum Yedupom 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/5gFbWZIBdc
— En Uyir சூர்யா❤ (@selva_sfc) January 27, 2018
. @Bazmccullum comes to #RCB for Rs 3.6 Crores!
Fitting replacement for Chris Gayle + KL Rahul? What do you think?Leave a comment our #BidForBold, LIVE on FB at https://t.co/jSpBq97646
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) January 27, 2018
#RCB Finally Made a fantastic Buy! Retained Mr. Nags using RTM Card! Entertainment Garunteed! 😍😂 #IPLAuction https://t.co/yKsq0OaUjx
— Shashi Tharoor #HMP (@bhukkad_) January 27, 2018
Mallya's choice of 5 players for retention #RCB #IPLauction pic.twitter.com/DoDngCo8P7
— Corporate Dalit (@CorporateDalit) January 27, 2018
Looks like #RCB is waiting for SBI credit card Delivery to buy players ! 😂😂😂#IPLAuction
— Shashi Tharoor #HMP (@bhukkad_) January 27, 2018
#Csk and #Rcb Conditions now !
Point Varatum 😁 #IPLAuction #IPL2018Auction pic.twitter.com/L0krNgZxVK
— Joker ™ (@joker_tweetz) January 27, 2018
#Rcb going to win Little hearts this time.. pic.twitter.com/C5NG1Gul3f
— ρℝ (@PenMen06) January 27, 2018
Great #VivoIPLAuction goes as unexpected players gone to unexpected teams..@Bazmccullum goes to #RCB and @chrisgayle53812 unsold for 1 day
— Aakash kapil❤ (@Aakash__kapil) January 27, 2018
My biggest worry regarding #IPLAuction – In which team @Mitch_Savage will be?
I badly want him in @mipaltan again❤
But if doesn't happen, still I'm ok with any other team than #RCB & #KKK (I dislike them sooo mch)
Can't even imagine Mitch wearing those Jersey🙈😒#IPL2018 #MI— Aarohi Shergil (@AarohiShergil) January 26, 2018
#CSK doing a first edition #RCB #30s
— Frank (@FranklinnMJ) January 27, 2018
Here's how the #RCB squad is quickly shaping up. What do you think? #IPLAuction #IPLAuction2018https://t.co/Zva9tla8NA pic.twitter.com/oEsgp0dlsy
— The Quint (@TheQuint) January 27, 2018
#IPLAuction more team conditions like
Ponit varattum#RCB pic.twitter.com/jKYxMZ4cCc
— Sachin Rajavel (@RP_Rajavel) January 27, 2018