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]IPL 2026: RCB Retained & Released Players List and Remaining Purse
by IPL Web Desk
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced their list of players for IPL 2026. The big name leaving the team is Liam Livingstone. RCB had a great IPL 2025, winning their first-ever IPL title after 18 years. Rajat Patidar led the team, and Virat Kohli scored 614 runs. Philip Salt, Krunal Pandya, and the bowlers also played important roles, including in the final against Punjab Kings.
For IPL 2026, RCB are keeping main players like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Philip Salt. Players like Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal, and Rasikh Salam Dar have been released. The team wants to bring in new talent, especially in bowling, while keeping their squad strong after last season’s success.
RCB Retention List for IPL 2026
| Player | Nationality | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rajat Patidar | Indian | Rs 11 crore |
| Virat Kohli | Indian | Rs 21 crore |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Indian | Rs 2 crore |
| Phil Salt | English | Rs 11.5 crore |
| Jitesh Sharma | Indian | Rs 11 crore |
| Krunal Pandya | Indian | Rs 5.75 crore |
| Swapnil Singh | Indian | Rs 50 lakh |
| Tim David | Australian | Rs 3 crore |
| Jacob Bethell | English | Rs 2.60 crore |
| Josh Hazlewood | Australian | Rs 12.50 crore |
| Yash Dayal | Indian | Rs 5 crore |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Indian | Rs 10.75 crore |
| Raskih Salam Dar | Indian | Rs 6 crore |
| Abhinandan Singh | Indian | Rs 30 lakh |
| Suyash Sharma | Indian | Rs 2.6 crore |
RCB Release List for IPL 2026
| Player | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Swastik Chikara | Indian |
| Mayank Agarwal | Indian |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealander |
| Manoj Bhandage | Indian |
| Liam Livingstone | English |
| Lungi Ngidi | South African |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwean |
| Mohit Rathee | Indian |
Remaining Purse
16.40 Cr
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