Archive · 19 Nov 2025
RCB's 2026 IPL Retention: De Villiers Reacts, Livingstone Released
RCB kept most of their 2025 winning team for the 2026 IPL.
They let go of some players, including Liam Livingstone, which former player AB de Villiers wasn't surprised about.
de Villiers is worried about Josh Hazlewood's fitness.
RCB said goodbye to Livingstone, thanking him for his role in their title win.
RCB retained most of their 2025 winning squad
Surprisingly released players include Lungi Ngidi, Liam Livingstone, and Mayank Agarwal
AB de Villiers not surprised by Livingstone's release due to inconsistency
de Villiers concerned about Josh Hazlewood's fitness for IPL
RCB bids farewell to Liam Livingstone, thanking him for his contributions
- Who
- RCB, AB de Villiers, Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi, Mayank Agarwal, Josh Hazlewood
- What
- Retained and released players for the 2026 IPL, AB de Villiers' reactions, Liam Livingstone's farewell
- When
- Ahead of the 2026 IPL Auctions
- Where
- Bangalore (RCB's base)
- Why
- To balance the squad, address fitness concerns, and manage the purse
RCB's Management
AB de Villiers
Liam Livingstone's Release
RCB's Management
Not surprised due to inconsistency
AB de Villiers
Not surprised, but concerned about Hazlewood's fitness
- 2025 IPL Result
- Won by RCB
- Players Retained
- Majority of the 2025 squad
- Players Released
- Lungi Ngidi, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal
- AB de Villiers' Reaction
- Not surprised by Livingstone's release
- Josh Hazlewood's Status
- Injured, fitness uncertain for IPL