Phil Salt Hailed as RCB's Title 'Trump Card' as KKR Co-owner Expresses Strong Interest

Phil Salt has been hailed as a 'trump card' in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) maiden IPL title victory last season, a performance that has now drawn significant attention from his former franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Salt, who was released by KKR ahead of the mega-auction despite a stellar 2024 season, proved his worth by scoring 403 runs for RCB at a blistering strike rate of 175 across 13 games.

KKR co-owner Jahnavi Mehta recently expressed her admiration for the English opener, praising his intensity and fighting spirit on the field. This public display of interest has fueled speculation about a potential trade between the two franchises, especially since KKR is actively seeking a top-order wicketkeeper-batter. Salt's ability to provide early momentum, particularly with a strike rate of over 180 in the powerplay, was instrumental in taking pressure off key RCB batters like Virat Kohli