Liam Livingstone to Nuwan Thushara: Players RCB can release after IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore could consider letting go some underperforming or expensive players. From high-profile players like Liam Livingstone to boom-and-bust types like Nuwan Thushara, here's a brief look at who might be on the RCB chopping block
Liam Livingstone, bought for 8.75 crore through auction, has under-delivered for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), scoring just 87 runs and taking two wickets from seven games. Accordingly, he's been axed from the side. This is part of a continuing trend of poor performance following his stint with Punjab Kings, where he was unable to repeat his good 2022 form. With his high valuation and no real contribution, RCB can decide to release him prior to the mini-auction of the next season.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has signed Mayank Agarwal to replace the injured Devdutt Padikkal for the rest of the IPL season. Agarwal, who remained unsold during the 2025 IPL auction, is likely to play for RCB in coming matches. But his future with the team beyond this season is not certain since Padikkal's good previous performance might result in Agarwal being released before next year's IPL.
Rasikh Salam Dar, who was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for 6 crore INR during the IPL 2025 mega auction, has had a dismal season beginning. Even though he was bought based on his death bowling skills shown with the Delhi Capitals, two games have been expensive for him, which has come at an economy cost of 11.66. With other RCB fast bowlers bowling well, Dar's poor performance and high price tag make his future with the team in doubt, and release ahead of the next season is likely.
Nuwan Thushara, acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹1.6 crore following an acceptable 2024 IPL season with Mumbai Indians (eight wickets in seven games), has yet to feature in a match this year. Given RCB's strong bowling lineup and the presence of Lungi Ngidi as a reserve, Thushara's opportunities are limited. The team may choose to release him before the next IPL season to allocate funds towards bolstering their batting order.
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