RCB Full Squad: WPL Auction 2023 – RCB have break bank on potential ‘captain’ Smriti Mandhana for 3.4 Crore. They also roped in Ellyse Perry for 1.7CR. Indian fast bowler Renuka Singh joined the ranks of Karnataka-based side for 1.2cr. Richa Ghosh was acquired for 1.9CR. Red and Gold Army also got bargain price on Sophie Devine for 50 lakhs. The expectations were high from the much-awaited Women’s Premier League auction. And it’s safe to say, the teams were well prepared for the bidding war. Royal Challengers Bangalore are among the three IPL teams involved and they used their experience to good effect. Follow WPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
RCB Full Squad: Smriti Mandhana, Disha Kasat, Renuka Singh, Preeti Bose, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Sahana Pawar, Richa Ghosh, Indrani Roy, Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Shreyanka Patil, Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobana, Heather Knight, Dane van Niekerk, Poonam Khemnar
Join us in welcoming the first Royal Challenger, Smriti Mandhana! 😍
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— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 13, 2023
RCB WPL Squad: RCB make Smriti Mandhana MOST Expensive, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Singh roped in for 1.2CR+ bids, Sophie Devine on bargain for 50 lakhs, Follow WPL Auction 2023 LIVE Updates
Mike Hesson, RCB Director of Cricket, in the presser: “Everyone knows Mandhana and Perry, we were pretty committed to the couple of people we wanted to get. we’re very happy to get such quality players. it’s a dream result for us to get Mandhana, Perry and Devine. Smriti has got plenty of captaincy experience and is familiar with the Indian conditions so highly likely [she’ll be captain]”
RCB WPL Squad: Team Owners
The Bangalore franchise was bought by Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited for Rs 901 crore. The group is owned by United Spirits which was acquired by the Diageo group. The company sells premium alcohol and is India’s leading alcohol beverage company. They also own the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. The franchise is yet to taste success after 15 seasons.
RCB WPL Squad: Auction Purse
Like all teams, RCB will enter the Auction with a purse of Rs 12 crore. The franchise can buy a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 18 players. Players base price ranges from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
RCB WPL Squad: Support Staff
RCB are yet announce their support staff for the inaugural season.
