In a surprising turn of events at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a staggering Rs 10.75 crore, surpassing the price of Mohammed Shami, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10 crore on Day 1. The decision by RCB to invest heavily in Bhuvneshwar highlights their faith in his wealth of experience and ability to deliver under pressure.

Bhuvneshwar’s reputation as a swing bowler with exceptional control in both the powerplay and death overs makes him a valuable asset for any IPL franchise.