He previously played for RCB back in 2011-13.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced former Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Mayank Agarwal as injury replacement for Devdutt Padikkal for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The news was confirmed via an official media release on the IPL website.
Mayank, on the other hand, who played for RCB back in 2011-13, rejoins the franchise for INR 1 crore.
It is understood that Padikkal suffered an injury to his right hamstring and has been subsequently ruled out of the ongoing season. The stylish left-hander, who was acquired for INR 2 crores, had looked in decent touch, amassing 247 runs in 10 games at an average of 27.44 and a strike rate of 150.60.
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For the unversed, Mayank Agarwal had gone unsold at the IPL 202 auction last November. He last played for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) till last season.
Mayank’s exclusion was surprising, especially since he had a stellar domestic campaign in white-ball cricket last season. He finished as the second highest run-scorer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT)- domestic 50-over tournament, amassing 651 runs in 10 games at an average of 93.
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) too – domestic T20 tournament, Mayank looked in decent touch with the bat, managing 179 runs in 7 games at an average of 25.27 while striking at a promising rate of over 150.
Now, Mayank has a chance to prove himself and silence all the naysayers as he gears up to make a return to IPL 2025.
Speaking about RCB, they are currently second in the points table and are one of the frontrunners to secure a playoffs spot.
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