England’s explosive all-rounder Liam Livingstone, starting with a base price of Rs 2 crore, sparked a fierce bidding war between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After an intense back-and-forth, Livingstone was sold to RCB for Rs 8.75 crore.
Livingstone, renowned for his ability to hit towering sixes and deliver impactful performances with the ball, is a prized addition to RCB. His all-round capabilities, coupled with his experience in high-pressure T20 tournaments, make him a valuable asset for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
About Liam Livingstone:
The Englishman has made a name for himself in T20 leagues worldwide, with over 4,800 T20 runs at an impressive strike rate exceeding 140. He also provides a handy bowling option with his off-spin and leg-spin, making him a complete package for any T20 side.
With Livingstone in their squad, RCB gains a dynamic player who can turn games single-handedly, further strengthening their bid for a maiden IPL title in the 2025 season.
Retained players for IPL 2025:
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel
Gujarat Titans: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh
Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni
Mumbai Indians: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma
Punjab Kings: Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head
