IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Retained and Released Players-IPL 2024

Dec. 29, 2023

A New Chapter Begins Royal Challengers Bangalore, captained by Faf du Plessis, are gearing up for a transformative season in IPL 2024. The team has strategically retained key players while parting ways with others, indicating a clear vision for the upcoming challenges.

Retained Players:

Player Position
Faf du Plessis (C) Batsman
Glenn Maxwell All-Rounder
Virat Kohli Batsman
Rajat Patidar Batsman
Anuj Rawat Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Dinesh Karthik Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Suyash Prabhudessai Batsman
Will Jacks All-Rounder
Mahipal Lomror All-Rounder
Karn Sharma Bowler
Manoj Bhandage Bowler
Mayank Dagar (Traded from SRH) Bowler
Vijaykumar Vyshak Bowler
Akash Deep Bowler
Mohammed Siraj Bowler
Reece Topley Bowler
Himanshu Sharma Bowler
Rajan Kumar Bowler
Cameron Green (Traded) All-Rounder
The retained players showcase a balanced mix of experienced campaigners and promising talents, forming the core of RCB's strategy.

Released Players:

Player Position
Avinash Singh -
David Willey All-Rounder
Finn Allen Batsman
Harshal Patel Bowler
Josh Hazlewood Bowler
Kedar Jadhav Batsman
Michael Bracewell All-Rounder
Siddharth Kaul Bowler
Sonu Yadav Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga All-Rounder
Wayne Parnell Bowler
Shabaz Ahmed (Traded Out)
The release of certain players indicates RCB's focus on reshaping their squad to address specific needs and challenges. As RCB embarks on a new chapter, the absence of star spinner Rashid Khan raises concerns, as noted by AB de Villiers. The team aims to fortify its spin department to maintain a competitive edge, especially at home. The batting order looks promising with the likes of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Rajat Patidar at the top, followed by a dynamic middle order featuring Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, and Mahipal Lomror. The bowling unit, led by Alzarri Joseph and Mohammed Siraj, is expected to play a crucial role in achieving success. Get the IPL entire 2024 Dataset from the most reliable data providers in the country