RCB 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have officially unveiled their retained squad for the 2026 season, making some bold strategic moves in the player auction. The high-profile core of Virat Kohli (₹21 Cr) and Rajat Patidar (₹11 Cr) remains, joined by exciting new wicketkeeper signings Phil Salt (₹11.5 Cr) and Jitesh Sharma (₹11 Cr). With key releases like Liam Livingstone and Mayank Agarwal, RCB head into the next auction with a remaining purse of ₹16.40 Crore, giving them significant firepower to fill specific gaps and build a title-contending team.
RCB Retained Players 2026
| Player | Price (INR) | Role |
| Rajat Patidar | 11 crore | Batter |
| Virat Kohli | 21 crore | Batter |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 2 crore | Batter |
| Phil Salt | 11.5 crore | Wicketkeeper |
| Jitesh Sharma | 11 crore | Wicketkeeper |
| Krunal Pandya | 5.75 crore | All-rounder |
| Swapnil Singh | 50 lakh | All-rounder |
| Tim David | 3 crore | Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | 2.60 crore | All-rounder |
| Josh Hazlewood | 12.50 crore | Bowler |
| Yash Dayal | 5 crore | Bowler |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 10.75 crore | Bowler |
| Raskih Salam Dar | 6 crore | All-rounder |
| Abhinandan Singh | 30 lakh | All-rounder |
| Suyash Sharma | 2.6 crore | Bowler |
| Romario Shepherd | 1.5 crore | Bowler |
| Nuwan Thushara | 1.6 crore | Bowler |
RCB Released Players 2026
Liam Livingstone, Swastik Chikara, Mayank Agarwal, Tim Seifert, Manoj Bhandage, Lungi Ngidi, Blessing Muzarabani, Mohit Rathee
RCB Remaining Purse 2026
₹16.40 Cr
Editors Recommendations:
- CSK 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- MI 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- RR 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- KKR 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- LSG 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- SRH 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- GT 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- DC 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
- PBKS 2026: Official List of Retained & Released Players with Prices, Remaining Purse
Relevant news
IPL Winners List from 2008: Most Titles, Man of the Match, and Player of the Series
So, who really rules the IPL? With over 15 thrilling seasons in the books, the…
IPL Purple Cap Explained: Rules, Criteria, and Player Roles
Welcome to your ultimate guide to the IPL Purple Cap. This comprehensive explainer will break…
IPL Orange Cap Explained: Rules, Criteria & How It Works | Complete Guide
Every IPL season, fans watch a special battle within the war: the fierce competition to…
Most Runs Against RCB: Highest Team Totals & Records Conceded in IPL History
The Indian Premier League is a stage for monumental batting performances, and few teams have…
IPL Team Coaches 2026: The Complete Guide to All Franchise Head Coaches
The Indian Premier League isn't just a spectacle of big hits and bigger names; it's…
Bangladesh Interim Government Bans Broadcast of IPL 2026
In a significant move, the Bangladesh Interim Government has issued a directive suspending all broadcasts…