RCB Released Players for IPL 2026: 5 surprise name in list
RCB Released Players: The deadline for all Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their final retention and release lists to the BCCI is expected to be around November 15, 2025, with the IPL 2026 mini-auction likely to be held in mid-December 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Released Players for IPL 2026: 5 surprise name in list.
Given the need to free up purse space and after their successful run in IPL 2025 (where they won the title), reports and expert predictions suggest RCB might release some players who were either underperforming or had limited opportunities for a high price.
The most commonly mentioned names that would surprise fans include:
Liam Livingstone (Overseas All-rounder): Reportedly a big-ticket release due to an underwhelming performance in the 2025 season relative to his high price tag (around Rs 8.75 crore).
Mayank Agarwal (Batter): Expected to be released, as he was a replacement signing for the injured Devdutt Padikkal in 2025, and Padikkal is anticipated to return.
Lungi Ngidi (Overseas Pacer): Suggested for release due to limited match play and a high economy rate in the few games he played.
Rasikh Salam Dar (Pacer): Another pacer who did not get enough game time, making his high price tag a potential release target to free up funds.
Swapnil Singh (All-rounder): Expected to be released after not featuring in a single match during the 2025 season.
RCB’s Expected Core Retention:
Most reports suggest RCB will look to maintain the core of their IPL 2025 title-winning squad, with a strong focus on retaining their key performers:
Virat Kohli – Batter
Rajat Patidar (Captain) – Batter/Captain
Phil Salt Wicketkeeper- Batter (Overseas)
Josh Hazlewood – Pacer (Overseas)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Pacer
Tim David – Finisher (Overseas)
Krunal Pandya – All-rounder
Yash Dayal – Pacer
Devdutt Padikkal – Batter
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