Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced the departure of England all-rounder Liam Livingstone from their roster before the Indian Premier League 2026 auction takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The franchise thanked the player for his contributions to their historic championship season through a statement on social media, acknowledging his impact during their most successful campaign. Livingstone managed only 112 runs across 10 appearances after joining for 8.75 crore rupees during the previous mega auction.
The Bengaluru outfit claimed their first IPL trophy after an 18-year wait, defeating Punjab Kings in both the Qualifier 1 match and the final under captain Rajat Patidar's leadership. Virat Kohli led the team in scoring while Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood topped the wicket-taking charts. The franchise retained 17 players, including Kohli, Patidar, Phil Salt and Josh Hazlewood, while releasing eight squad members alongside Livingstone, notably South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi and former captain Mayank Agarwal.
The Bengaluru outfit claimed their first IPL trophy after an 18-year wait, defeating Punjab Kings in both the Qualifier 1 match and the final under captain Rajat Patidar's leadership. Virat Kohli led the team in scoring while Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood topped the wicket-taking charts. The franchise retained 17 players, including Kohli, Patidar, Phil Salt and Josh Hazlewood, while releasing eight squad members alongside Livingstone, notably South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi and former captain Mayank Agarwal.
