Overview
- Livingstone exits after an underwhelming 2025 campaign with 112 runs in eight innings and two wickets in nine overs at an 8.44 economy rate.
- Kumble says RCB is targeting backup pace options behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood.
- The IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena, with RCB reportedly holding just over INR 16 crore.
- Analysts expect considerable bidding for Livingstone despite recent struggles, and RCB can attempt to buy him back at the right price.
- Other notable releases flagged as likely targets include Ravi Bishnoi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell and Devon Conway.