New Delhi:  Defending Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the IPL 2026 auction with a very strong and sorted team. Rather than focusing on an overhaul or major course correction the management will look to fine-tune an already successful setup. Retaining 17 players highlights the managements confidence in a settled title-winning core. With Rs 16.40 crore remaining and eight slots to fill which includes two overseas spots RCB are expected to prioritise tactical needs over high-profile names at Tuesdays auction in Abu Dhabi. List of Players retained S.NO Name  Country 1. Virat Kohli India 2. Phil Salt England 3. Devdutt Padikkal India 4. Rajat Patidar India 5. Tim David Australia 6. Krunal Pandya India 7. Romario Shepherd West Indies 8. Jitesh Sharma India 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar India 10. Yash Dayal India I11. Josh Hazlewood Australia 12. Suyash Sharma India 13. Abhinandan Singh India 14. Jacob Bethell England 15. Nuwan Thushara Sri Lanka 16. Rasikh Dar India 17. Swapnil Singh India On paper RCB remain one of the most balanced teams in the league. Their top order is settled the middle order combines power and experience and the leadership group is stable. If the management can use their remaining funds to add pace depth an adaptable Indian middle-order batter and at least one genuine wicket-taking option RCB will enter IPL 2026 not only as defending champions but also as a side ready to handle pressures that come with success. Players Purchased S.NO Names Country Price More to come...