Abu Dhabi, Dec. 16 -- Following the acquisition of Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket Mo Bobat expressed that both the players are "experienced" players and termed Duffy a "bargain".

RCB got off to a fine start in the IPL 2026 auction, getting seasoned India and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs seven crores and Kiwi pacer Duffy for Rs two crores.

Speaking during the auction, Bobat said, as per ESPNCricinfo, "Slightly unusual auction. For us, we have got a pretty settled team. This auction is about developing the squad. And we need injury covers. We have lined up two guys experienced in their own right. To get Venky and Duffy for the p...