The primary day of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 mega public sale was fairly an eventful one. The likes of Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Tremendous Giants, and several other franchises have been fairly lively. It’s value noting that Royal Challengers Bengaluru got here into the mega public sale with one of many highest purses.
The aspect solely retained three of their gamers forward of the occasion and had a sizeable purse with them. In addition they roped within the likes of Jitesh Sharma and Phil Salt as a few of their latest gamers on Day 1 of the mega public sale.
RCB purchased Salt for INR 11.5 crore and splashed the money for Jitesh Sharma, roping him in for INR 11 crore as nicely. Bringing in two stable wicketkeeper-batters, the aspect’s batting coach, Dinesh Karthik, got here ahead and talked in regards to the signings.
“He’s a really explosive middle-order batsman. We needed somebody who’s on the fringes of the Indian crew and he’s proper there. We’ve got seen what he can do within the IPL. Has received areas that he can hit and RCB being a floor the place you possibly can play spin nicely, he comes as a really, excellent choice,” Karthik instructed the broadcasters about Jitesh Sharma.
“Phil Salt, what have I received to say? He’s explosive. He’s somebody who can tackle within the energy play. Nice angle. Good man to have round within the crew. Every thing about him says he’s the sort of man that RCB would like to have,” he added.
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I believe it’s a dialogue that we have to have: Karthik
It’s value noting that each Salt and Jitesh are wicketkeeper-batters, and RCB may have the conundrum of selecting one of many two gamers to maintain the stumps. Reflecting on the identical, Karthik opined that the choice for a similar will likely be taken because the match approaches.
“I believe it’s a determination that we are going to take nearer to the match. I believe it’s a dialogue that we have to have and see who’s the higher fielder, who’s the higher wicketkeeper and accordingly determine what’s the proper choice,” Karthik stated.
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