Kate Cross, who once trolled RCB on social media, now bought by Bangalore in WPL 2024 Auction
In the WPL 2024 auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore have acquired the services of Kate Cross, the player who once trolled the team on social media.
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The excitement surrounding the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction peaked when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a big acquisition of promising cricketer Kate Cross. The experienced bowler, who is valued at Rs 30 lakh, is expected to lead RCB's bowling attack, bringing a wealth of experience and skill to the club. This buy is a watershed moment for the series, but it has had its fair share of intriguing backstories.
3 things you need to know
- WPL 2024 auction took place on December 9, 2023
- RCB won the bid to include Kate Cross in the squad
- Cross once trolled RCB
Fans exhume old posts of Kate Cross
Kate Cross's path to RCB was not without controversy, as observant followers unearthed previous Twitter (Now, X) posts of her that drew attention. The intriguing twist is Kate had in the past expressed her show of support to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Fans remembered about her comments that implicitly ridiculed RCB during an IPL season, causing a social media frenzy.
Kate stated her desire for CSK to reach the final in one tweet, appearing unconcerned by RCB's place in the bottom half of the standings. This unprecedented turn of events, in which a CSK fan becomes a vital component of RCB, adds another element of drama to the WPL 2024 story. The cricketing world is waiting to see how Kate's transformation from CSK fan to RCB player plays out on the field.
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Another tweet surfaced in which a person boldly declared that RCB will not win the 2019 IPL. "Good job, I don't support RCB then!" Kate's comment prompted speculation about her loyalty and became a matter of conversation among fans. Little did anyone realize that fate had other plans for Kate, directing her to RCB in an unexpected turn of events.
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Welcome addition to the RCB
Kate Cross brings a lot on the table for RCB; she is poised to be the bowling spearhead. Kate's addition promises to improve RCB's bowling dynamics, as she is known for her ability to read the game. Her knowledge and skills will be crucial in molding the team's performance in the WPL 2024.