After finally breaking their title drought in IPL 2025, head into the IPL 2026 season with momentum, belief, and a largely settled squad. Their championship-winning campaign was built on collective performances across departments – from top-order firepower to clinical death bowling.
However, even the best-performing teams look to refine their squads, especially with a on the horizon. With being the deadline for submitting the retained player list, RCB may consider releasing a few names who either underperformed or barely featured in the title-winning run – all to create room in the auction purse and target upgrades.
Here’s a look at :
1. Liam Livingstone
When RCB secured for a hefty Rs 8.75 crore, they expected him to be a game-changer – someone who could provide explosive middle-order