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Parthiv Patel reveals RCB ignored his recommendation to sign Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2014 auction

The former India wicketkeeper-batter recommended the young pacer to RCB management during the IPL 2014 mega auction, but the franchise dismissed the suggestion.

By CricTracker Staff · Cric Tracker

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 10:10 AM

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Parthiv Patel revealed Royal Challengers Bangalore rejected his recommendation to sign Jasprit Bumrah in the 2014 auction.
RCB management dismissed the proposal, reportedly questioning what Bumrah could achieve at that stage.
Mumbai Indians signed Bumrah for ₹1.20 crore after bidding against Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals.

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Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel revealed that Royal Challengers Bangalore ignored his recommendation to sign Jasprit Bumrah during the 2014 IPL mega auction. Speaking in an interview with Aakash Chopra, Parthiv recalled advising RCB management to consider the young fast bowler on the first day of the auction, but the franchise dismissed the suggestion outright.

Following RCB's refusal, Bumrah was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹1.20 crore after competing with Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals. Bumrah subsequently became a cornerstone of Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, taking 187 wickets in 158 IPL matches with an economy rate of 7.33.

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