A bidding mishap at the IPL 2025 auction saw Swastik Chikara, the UP T20 League 2024 star, initially sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for his base price of Rs 30 lakh. Delhi Capitals claimed a missed bid, but RCB retained the player. Chikara, inspired by Virender Sehwag's aggressive style, aims to replicate his hard-hitting approach in the IPL.
