Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore has unveiled their final squad, confirming Virat Kohli’s participation for his 17th IPL season. Despite their past contributions, the team has made a decision to release 11 key players, including several prominent names, for the upcoming tournament.
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The memories you have given us will be cherished forever! The RCB Management and our 12th Man Army will continue to cheer you on, no matter where you go. Once an RCBian, always an RCBian! ❤️
All the best for the auction, gents. 🙌#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #IPLRetentionDay… pic.twitter.com/rW1PZIzxjg
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RCB have sprung a surprise by revealing their final squad before the IPL 2024 auction. This decision has led to the departure of significant contributors, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Harshal Patel, both known for their match-winning performances with RCB.
Players Released: Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Finn Allen, Bracewell, David Willey, Parnell, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddharth Kaul, and Kedar Jadhav.
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While letting go of these players, RCB has held on to 18 key members, including stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. However, the unexpected exclusion of a vital bowler like Josh Hazlewood has taken many by surprise.
Presenting RCB’s #ClassOf2024 – RETAINED PLAYERS LIST
Faf du Plessis
Virat Kohli
Glenn Maxwell
Mohammed Siraj
Dinesh Karthik
Rajat Patidar
Reece Topley
Will Jacks
Suyash Prabhudessai
Anuj Rawat
Mahipal Lomror
Manoj Bhandage
Karn Sharma
Mayank Dagar
Vyshak Vijaykumar… pic.twitter.com/kO5F3g9IPK— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 26, 2023
Retained Players: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyesh, Will Jacques, Mahipal Lamour, Karan Sharma, Manoj Bangde, Mayank Dagar, Akash Deep, Vijay Kumar, Siraj, Reesh Topley, Himanshu, and Rajan.