IPL 2024 Auction: Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad & Purse Heading

RCB has opted to part ways with key bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, and Josh Hazlewood, freeing up nearly Rs 30 Crore.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have decided to keep the nucleus of their batting lineup while releasing 11 players, including their first-choice bowling unit, from their 2023 roster ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction.

RCB has chosen to keep captain Faf Du Plessis, key batsman Virat Kohli, versatile player Glenn Maxwell, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, and pace leader Mohammed Siraj from the roster that secured the sixth position on the points table in IPL 2023.

In addition to the retentions, the Bangalore-centric team, still in pursuit of its first title after 16 attempts, has secured the services of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green through a cash-only trade with Mumbai Indians, involving a sum of Rs 17.50 Crore.

RCB has opted to part ways with key bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, and Josh Hazlewood, freeing up nearly Rs 30 Crore. Alongside this trio, eight other players, including four overseas stars, have also been released. Despite splurging on Green, RCB’s budget remains substantial, providing ample room to reinforce their bowling attack with a focus on securing at least two, if not three, first-choice options.

As the auction on December 19, 2023 approaches, Royal Challengers Bangalore aims to reacquire former players at more budget-friendly rates than their previous acquisitions. Additionally, with six slots yet to be filled, the franchise is keen on injecting fresh T20 talent into their squad. Evaluating the roster and remaining budget post the retention and release decisions on November 26, the team gears up for strategic bidding.

Also read: IPL 2024: Money Remaining, Money Spent and Available Slots of All 10 Franchises Ahead of Auction

RCB Retained Players List 2024

Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis (Foreign), Glenn Maxwell (Foreign), Mohammed Siraj, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Mahipal Lomror, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Reece Topley (Foreign), Akash Deep, Mayank Dagar (Traded from SRH), Manoj Bhandage, Karn Sharma, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green (Traded from MI) – (Foreign).

RCB Released Players List 2024

Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga (Foreign), Josh Hazlewood (Foreign), Finn Allen (Foreign), Michael Bracewell (Foreign), Wayne Parnell (Foreign), David Willey (Foreign), Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddharth Kaul, Shahbaz Ahmed (Traded to SRH).

RCB Remaining Purse & Player Slots

RCB will head into the auction with a purse of Rs 23.50 Crore and six slots, including three overseas slots to fill at the IPL 2024 mini auction, which is scheduled to be held in Dubai on 19th December 2023. Keep in mind that the trade window is open till 12th December 2023.

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