As defending champion, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) enter the ipl 2026 Season with its weight in gold and the luxury of sustainability. After their historic first title win in 2025, where they fell short punjab kings After losing by six runs in the high-octane final, the franchise’s strategy has shifted from rebuilding to refining. However, despite the spectacular acquisitions in the recent auction, the former India player and coach Sanjay Bangar He believes that the team must resist the urge to fix what isn’t broken.
Sanjay Bangar told why the purchase of ₹ 7 crore could end
The biggest talking point of RCB’s off-season was acquisitions. Venkatesh Iyer For ₹7 crore. While the versatile left-hander poses a dual challenge with both bat and ball, Bangar clearly stated during a recent discussion on Star Sports that the high price does not guarantee a place in the championship-winning streak.
“there’s no room for thatBangar commented candidly. He emphasized that the surge at the end of the season Devdutt Padikkal The young player got the right to remain at the top in 2025. Padikkal, who struggled at the start of last season, found his touch just before the playoffs, playing high-impact cameos which Bangar believes is important to maintain the team’s attacking identity.
By supporting the existing core, Bangar argues that RCB can avoid the ‘tactical disarray’ that often plagues teams after a successful season. The logic is simple: when a team has already proven it can handle the pressure of a final, adding a new marquee player can sometimes disrupt the established roles and chemistry that led to the trophy.
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Bangar chose his favorite Royal Challengers Bangalore playing eleven for IPL 2026
Bangar’s predicted XI for 2026 largely depends on the formula that ended RCB’s 18-year title drought. An important piece of that puzzle remains Josh Hazlewood. despite disappearing 2026 t20 world cup and this ash Despite recurring hamstring and Achilles problems, Bangar remains optimistic about the Australian’s IPL commitment. He said experienced international players often look to the IPL as a platform to enhance their careers, potentially providing RCB with a more focused and motivated leadership.
Bowling unit featuring veteran art remains formidable Bhuvneshwar Kumar along with the left arm swing Yash Dayal. In the spin department, the emergence of Suyash Sharma Having a reliable impact player allows the team to maintain flexibility without compromising batting depth.
Bangar reveals his selected playing eleven for RCB in IPL 2026
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh HazlewoodYash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
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