Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have released England all-rounder Liam Livingstone — their most notable overseas exit — ahead of the IPL 2026 auction scheduled for December 16. Joining him on the release list are South Africa’s pace bowler Lungi Ngidi, New Zealand power-hitter Tim Seifert, and Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani. Youngster Swastik Chikara, who didn’t feature in a single game, has also been let go, along with Mayank Agarwal, who was brought in last season as an injury replacement for Devdutt Padikkal. Left-arm quick Yash Dayal, who led RCB’s bowling attack during their title-winning run, has been retained for the franchise’s 19th IPL season. Dayal has been out of action since June 3 and is currently dealing with legal issues following allegations by a w
RCB releases Agarwal, Livingstone and Ngidi
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