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RCB's Costly Star Venkatesh Iyer Benched? Bangar Reveals Playing XI Shocker

RCB's Costly Star Venkatesh Iyer Benched? Bangar Reveals Playing XI Shocker

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News18•17-03-2026, 09:47

RCB's Costly Star Venkatesh Iyer Benched? Bangar Reveals Playing XI Shocker

•Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar suggests expensive Venkatesh Iyer might not make RCB's IPL 2026 playing XI.
•Bangar emphasizes team balance and current form over player price for selection, citing Devdutt Padikkal's crucial role.
•RCB, defending champions from IPL 2025, likely to retain their winning combination if players are fully fit.
•Bangar's proposed XI includes Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, and a strong pace attack with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood.
•Josh Hazlewood's fitness is crucial; his focus on IPL after injuries could benefit RCB significantly.

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