Overview
- Liam Livingstone was released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and thanked in a post on the team’s X account that read, “You’ll always be an RCBian at heart.”
- The 2025 champions cut eight players, including South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi, while issuing their official retained and released lists before the Nov. 15 deadline.
- Livingstone, bought for Rs 8.75 crore at the previous mega auction, scored 112 runs in 10 matches in IPL 2025.
- Director of cricket Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower praised Livingstone’s attitude and contributions, with Flower saying he played an important role and was pivotal in the final.
- The IPL 2026 auction is scheduled for Dec. 16 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with 10 teams eligible to bid on released players.