5 Players who could be released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026
5 Players who could be released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a stunning campaign in IPL 2025, qualifying for the final of the competition. However, not all the players managed to shine on the big stage. Here are 5 players RCB can release before IPL 2026.
5. Mayank Agarwal was signed after Devdutt Padikkal was ruled out with a hamstring injury. In three matches so far, the veteran has scored 71 runs and a valuable knock against LSG but it is very unlikely that he will be retained after Padikkal's return next year.
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Mohit Rathee was bought for his base price of INR 30 lakhs. However, the all-rounder failed to break into the first team this season. It is possible that the team management will look for a better option next season and someone who does well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy can be favoured ahead of him.
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3. Lungi Ngidi was bought for INR 1 crore in the IPL mega-auction. However, the South Africa international played only two matches this season, picking up four wickets at an economy rate of 10.12. RCB are very likely to go to the auction to choose a better replacement player of Josh Hazlewood.
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4. Abhinandan Singh failed to break into RCB's playing XI this season. RCB are likely to release him in order to sign a more suitable replacement. With Rasik Salam available as a back-up option, RCB don't require the service of Abhinandan. A better replacement might work well for them.
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5. Liam Livingstone was bought for INR 8.75 crore but the England international failed to impress. The 31-year-old scored only 87 runs in nine matches and for the same reason, the RCB management will be keen on releasing him and signing a better replacement. Since Tim David and Jitesh Sharma have done well, the management won't be bothered as much and with the kind of money they will have, someone like Cameron Green can be targetted.
