RCB WPL 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 RCB at 1.2cr. Red and Gold get bargain price on Sophie Devine for 50 lakhs. The expectations are high ahead of the much-awaited Women’s Premier League auction. The teams are well prepared for the bidding war. Royal Challengers Bangalore are among the three IPL teams involved and will be hoping to use their experience to good effect. Follow WPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
The likes of Renuka Thakur, Hayley Matthews & Danielle Wyatt are among their prime targets. The Women’s IPL auction for the inaugural edition of the league is set to be held on 13th February 2023, Monday.
RCB WPL Squad: Pacer Renuka Thakur RCB’s Prime Target, eye Hayley Matthews as captain, Follow WPL Auction 2023 LIVE Updates
India’s pace sensation Renuka Thakur is touted to be one of RCB’s biggest targets. With Indian pace bowling options at a premium, except the Bangalore franchise to go big on the swing bowling specialist. Thakur had a stellar 2022 and was nominated for the young player of the year award. She will be key to India’s fortunes in the T20 World Cup.
Hayley Matthews is a bonafide superstar. While she is the lone star in the WestIndies team, RCB could give her the platform to build a title-winning side. Matthews’ versatility, leadership and ability all put her as one of the prime targets for the WPL Auction.
Who are the most popular players among the Indian Women at the WPL Auction 2023? Here are 12th Man Army’s Top 5 picks.#PlayBold #WPL2023 #WPLAuction pic.twitter.com/ORzDmPBMBP— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 10, 2023
RCB WPL Squad: Pacer Renuka Thakur RCB’s Prime Target, eye Hayley Matthews as captain, Follow WPL Auction 2023 LIVE Updates
England’s top-order batter Danielle Wyatt is well-known to be an RCB supporter. Every year during the IPL, she would post tweets supporting the franchise. The English batter has on numerous occasions expressed her wish to play for the franchise. The wish is set to become a reality as the franchise is likely to bid for the batter.
Meanwhile, RCB fans have already flooded social media expressing their wish to see Smriti Mandhana play for the team. The Indian vice-captain is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in the auction.
Smriti Mandhana is among the INR 50 lakh base price category. It is the highest reserve price with 24 players choosing to be slotted in the highest bracket. Along with Mandhana, it also has Indian captains Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma.
RCB WPL Squad: Pacer Renuka Thakur RCB’s Prime Target, eye Hayley Matthews as captain, Follow WPL Auction 2023 LIVE Updates
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.
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