RCB Retention List for IPL 2026: All Players Revealed!

RCB Retains Core Players Ahead of IPL 2026

As the IPL 2026 auction approaches, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have officially confirmed their player retention list. This year’s list comes with no major surprises as RCB retains most of its star players, ensuring continuity in their quest for another championship.

Key Retained Players

The core of RCB remains intact with prominent players such as:

• Rajat Patidar (c)
• Virat Kohli
• Devdutt Padikkal
• Phil Salt
• Jitesh Sharma
• Krunal Pandya
• Tim David
• Romario Shepherd
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar

These players have been vital in securing RCB’s position as one of the top teams in recent seasons.

Players Released by RCB

In contrast, RCB has decided to part ways with several players who were less impactful last season. Notable releases include:

• Liam Livingstone
• Mayank Agarwal
• Tim Seifert
• Lungi Ngidi

Despite having the experience, these players struggled to make significant contributions during the previous season.

RCB’s Purse for IPL Auction

Following the retention decisions, RCB now has a remaining auction purse of ₹16.40 crore.

Looking Forward to the Auction

The IPL 2026 auction promises to be an exciting event as teams strategize on how to strengthen their squads. RCB will be hopeful of using their remaining budget wisely to add valuable players who fit their vision for the upcoming season.

On an exciting note, the IPL 2025 continues to be under the spotlight with real-time updates available on live scores, match schedules, and more. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how RCB proceeds in the auction and if they can secure the necessary talent to defend their title.