Mangesh Yadav Overwhelmed by ₹5.2 Crore RCB Deal: 'I Have to Work Hard'
Mangesh Yadav
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Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Mangesh Yadav experienced a life-changing moment at the IPL 2026 mini-auction when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured his services for a massive INR 5.2 crore. Entering the auction with a base price of just ₹30 lakh, the 23-year-old became the subject of an intense bidding war involving four franchises, ultimately landing with the Bengaluru side. Mangesh admitted the scale of the interest was a complete surprise, highlighting the rapid rise in his profile following the successful bid.
Despite the sudden fame and financial security, Mangesh emphasized that his immediate focus remains firmly rooted in domestic cricket, particularly the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The young all-rounder, who was the leading wicket-taker in the 2025 Madhya Pradesh Premier League, expressed gratitude for the guidance he is receiving from senior state players like Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer as he prepares to join the RCB setup.
“I’ve received more calls than I ever have previously. But these are things I’ll have to deal with going forward. I didn’t know how all of it feels, but I’m blessed to have a lot of people from my own state, like Rajat [Patidar] bhaiyya, Venky [Iyer] bhaiyya and Anand Rajan [former Madhya Pradesh seamer] sir for guidance.”
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“I’ve received more calls than I ever have previously. But these are things I’ll have to deal with going forward. I didn’t know how all of it feels, but I’m blessed to have a lot of people from my own state, like Rajat [Patidar] bhaiyya, Venky [Iyer] bhaiyya and Anand Rajan [former Madhya Pradesh seamer] sir for guidance.”
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