The IPL Auction for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league will take place on 19th December 2019 and all the franchises will look to fill the gaps in their squad ahead of the 13th IPL tournament. The eight teams had declared their respective retention lists a few days ago and Royal Challengers Bangalore had made the headlines by releasing the most players (12).

Among the players released by the Bangalore-based franchise, there were a few domestic stars along with a host of overseas names. The RCB franchise has had a history of committing blunders during the pre-auction period. They had kept Sarfaraz Khan as one of their three main players ahead of IPL 2018 however, his poor performances meant that the team soon released the youngster. On the other side, they had let go of KL Rahul who became a bigger star after joining Kings XI Punjab.

So, in this article, we will look at the 5 released players by RCB who can be useful for the other teams in IPL 2020.

1. Marcus Stoinis &#8211; CSK or KXIP

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-330125" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Marcus-Stoinis-1.jpg" alt="Marcus Stoinis RCB" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-330125" class="wp-caption-text">Marcus Stoinis. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

RCB had gained the services of the Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in the previous year’s trade window. Stoinis played 10 matches for Virat Kohli’s side, scoring 211 runs at an average of 52.75. He had a strike rate of 135.25 while his highest score was 46*.

With the ball, the 30-year-old right-arm medium pacer had taken two wickets at an economy rate of 8.70. While these numbers are good, Mike Hesson had said that RCB released Stoinis because of his heavy price tag.

Now that the Aussie is back in the auction pool, he will be a hot commodity and it is unlikely that RCB would go after him. Hence, he will find a new home this year with Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings being the two most apt franchises for him.

2. Shimron Hetmyer &#8211; KKR

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-338938" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shimron-Hetmyer.jpg" alt="Shimron Hetmyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338938" class="wp-caption-text">Shimron Hetmyer. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

The West Indian left-handed batsman, Shimron Hetmyer had impressed the franchises with his big-hitting in the 2018-19 season. His batting performances earned him a contract from RCB but, the Caribbean player could not play up to the mark in his first four games.

This led to his exit from the team but, he was picked once again for the final league match where he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This shows that he can bat well in Indian conditions and so, a lot of franchises will be after him once again.

Hetmyer could be a valuable addition to the Kolkata Knight Riders because they have released their top-order batsman Chris Lynn and Robin Uthappa before the auction.

3. Heinrich Klaasen &#8211; CSK

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-339062" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Heinrich-Klaasen.jpg" alt="Heinrich Klaasen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-339062" class="wp-caption-text">Heinrich Klaasen. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

The South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman, Heinrich Klaasen made it to the IPL on the back of his fine performances for his nation in the series against India. He played for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018 before switching to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019.

The right-handed batsman had played decently in his debut season however, he could not do so while playing for RCB. Klaasen scored only 9 runs in 3 matches for the Bangalore-based franchise, with his highest score being 6. As a result, he was ousted from the franchise.

But, one should note that a lot of talented players have had off-seasons in the past and Heinrich has the potential to bounce back in style in IPL 2020. Since CSK need a back-up keeper after releasing Sam Billings, they could opt for the services of Klaasen.

4. Dale Steyn &#8211; KXIP or DC

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-361161" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

It was surprising to see Royal Challengers Bangalore end their association with the South African quick Dale Steyn before the IPL 2020 Auction. Steyn had joined the RCB squad as a replacement for Nathan Coulter Nile and in the two matches he played, the right-arm fast bowler took 4 wickets.

Mike Hesson stated that his poor fitness levels led to his exit from the team but, the 36-year-old has worked a lot on his fitness. He has been playing well for Cape Town Blitz in the ongoing Mzansi Super League.

Since he can still trouble the opposition batsmen with his pace and swing, Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals could try to sign him in the auction. For the record, Steyn has played 92 IPL matches in his career, scalping 96 wickets at an economy rate of 6.76.

5. Colin de Grandhomme &#8211; CSK

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-355101" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_352207.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-355101" class="wp-caption-text">Colin de Grandhomme. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

New Zealand’s all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme had not performed up to the mark for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2019. He played 4 matches for the franchise in season 12, scoring 46 runs at a poor strike rate of 93.87. Also, he could not scalp a single wicket in the five overs he bowled.

Colin leaked runs at a hammering rate of 11.00 thus, RCB released him prior to the auction. The Kiwi has performed well after the culmination of the 2019 IPL as he had been excellent for New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup.

Besides, he has a considerable amount of experience of playing in Indian conditions. Since  Chennai Super Kings need a back-up option for DJ Bravo, the three-time winners will look to sign the 33-year-old all-rounder.

The IPL Auction for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league will take place on 19th December 2019 and all the franchises will look to fill the gaps in their squad ahead of the 13th IPL tournament. The eight teams had declared their respective retention lists a few days ago and Royal Challengers Bangalore had made the headlines by releasing the most players (12).
Among the players released by the Bangalore-based franchise, there were a few domestic stars along with a host of overseas names. The RCB franchise has had a history of committing blunders during the pre-auction period. They had kept Sarfaraz Khan as one of their three main players ahead of IPL 2018 however, his poor performances meant that the team soon released the youngster. On the other side, they had let go of KL Rahul who became a bigger star after joining Kings XI Punjab.
So, in this article, we will look at the 5 released players by RCB who can be useful for the other teams in IPL 2020.
<h3>1. Marcus Stoinis – CSK or KXIP</h3>
<figure id="attachment_330125" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-330125" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-330125" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Marcus-Stoinis-1.jpg" alt="Marcus Stoinis RCB" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-330125" class="wp-caption-text">Marcus Stoinis. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
RCB had gained the services of the Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in the previous year’s trade window. Stoinis played 10 matches for Virat Kohli’s side, scoring 211 runs at an average of 52.75. He had a strike rate of 135.25 while his highest score was 46*.
With the ball, the 30-year-old right-arm medium pacer had taken two wickets at an economy rate of 8.70. While these numbers are good, Mike Hesson had said that RCB released Stoinis because of his heavy price tag.
Now that the Aussie is back in the auction pool, he will be a hot commodity and it is unlikely that RCB would go after him. Hence, he will find a new home this year with Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings being the two most apt franchises for him.
<h3>2. Shimron Hetmyer – KKR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_338938" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-338938" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-338938" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shimron-Hetmyer.jpg" alt="Shimron Hetmyer" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338938" class="wp-caption-text">Shimron Hetmyer. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The West Indian left-handed batsman, Shimron Hetmyer had impressed the franchises with his big-hitting in the 2018-19 season. His batting performances earned him a contract from RCB but, the Caribbean player could not play up to the mark in his first four games.
This led to his exit from the team but, he was picked once again for the final league match where he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This shows that he can bat well in Indian conditions and so, a lot of franchises will be after him once again.
Hetmyer could be a valuable addition to the Kolkata Knight Riders because they have released their top-order batsman Chris Lynn and Robin Uthappa before the auction.
<h3>3. Heinrich Klaasen – CSK</h3>
<figure id="attachment_339062" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-339062" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-339062" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Heinrich-Klaasen.jpg" alt="Heinrich Klaasen" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-339062" class="wp-caption-text">Heinrich Klaasen. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman, Heinrich Klaasen made it to the IPL on the back of his fine performances for his nation in the series against India. He played for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018 before switching to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019.
The right-handed batsman had played decently in his debut season however, he could not do so while playing for RCB. Klaasen scored only 9 runs in 3 matches for the Bangalore-based franchise, with his highest score being 6. As a result, he was ousted from the franchise.
But, one should note that a lot of talented players have had off-seasons in the past and Heinrich has the potential to bounce back in style in IPL 2020. Since CSK need a back-up keeper after releasing Sam Billings, they could opt for the services of Klaasen.
<h3>4. Dale Steyn – KXIP or DC</h3>
<figure id="attachment_361161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-361161" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It was surprising to see Royal Challengers Bangalore end their association with the South African quick Dale Steyn before the IPL 2020 Auction. Steyn had joined the RCB squad as a replacement for Nathan Coulter Nile and in the two matches he played, the right-arm fast bowler took 4 wickets.
Mike Hesson stated that his poor fitness levels led to his exit from the team but, the 36-year-old has worked a lot on his fitness. He has been playing well for Cape Town Blitz in the ongoing Mzansi Super League.
Since he can still trouble the opposition batsmen with his pace and swing, Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals could try to sign him in the auction. For the record, Steyn has played 92 IPL matches in his career, scalping 96 wickets at an economy rate of 6.76.
<h3>5. Colin de Grandhomme – CSK</h3>
<figure id="attachment_355101" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-355101" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-355101" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_352207.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-355101" class="wp-caption-text">Colin de Grandhomme. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
New Zealand’s all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme had not performed up to the mark for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2019. He played 4 matches for the franchise in season 12, scoring 46 runs at a poor strike rate of 93.87. Also, he could not scalp a single wicket in the five overs he bowled.
Colin leaked runs at a hammering rate of 11.00 thus, RCB released him prior to the auction. The Kiwi has performed well after the culmination of the 2019 IPL as he had been excellent for New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup.
Besides, he has a considerable amount of experience of playing in Indian conditions. Since &nbsp;Chennai Super Kings need a back-up option for DJ Bravo, the three-time winners will look to sign the 33-year-old all-rounder.

The IPL Auction for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league will take place on 19th December 2019 and all the franchises will look to fill the gaps in their squad ahead of the 13th IPL tournament. The eight teams had declared their respective retention lists a few days ago and Royal Challengers Bangalore had made the headlines by releasing the most players (12).
Among the players released by the Bangalore-based franchise, there were a few domestic stars along with a host of overseas names. The RCB franchise has had a history of committing blunders during the pre-auction period. They had kept Sarfaraz Khan as one of their three main players ahead of IPL 2018 however, his poor performances meant that the team soon released the youngster. On the other side, they had let go of KL Rahul who became a bigger star after joining Kings XI Punjab.
So, in this article, we will look at the 5 released players by RCB who can be useful for the other teams in IPL 2020.
<h3>1. Marcus Stoinis &#8211; CSK or KXIP</h3>
<figure id="attachment_330125" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-330125" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-330125" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Marcus-Stoinis-1.jpg" alt="Marcus Stoinis RCB" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-330125" class="wp-caption-text">Marcus Stoinis. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
RCB had gained the services of the Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in the previous year’s trade window. Stoinis played 10 matches for Virat Kohli’s side, scoring 211 runs at an average of 52.75. He had a strike rate of 135.25 while his highest score was 46*.
With the ball, the 30-year-old right-arm medium pacer had taken two wickets at an economy rate of 8.70. While these numbers are good, Mike Hesson had said that RCB released Stoinis because of his heavy price tag.
Now that the Aussie is back in the auction pool, he will be a hot commodity and it is unlikely that RCB would go after him. Hence, he will find a new home this year with Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings being the two most apt franchises for him.
<h3>2. Shimron Hetmyer &#8211; KKR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_338938" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-338938" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-338938" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shimron-Hetmyer.jpg" alt="Shimron Hetmyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-338938" class="wp-caption-text">Shimron Hetmyer. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The West Indian left-handed batsman, Shimron Hetmyer had impressed the franchises with his big-hitting in the 2018-19 season. His batting performances earned him a contract from RCB but, the Caribbean player could not play up to the mark in his first four games.
This led to his exit from the team but, he was picked once again for the final league match where he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This shows that he can bat well in Indian conditions and so, a lot of franchises will be after him once again.
Hetmyer could be a valuable addition to the Kolkata Knight Riders because they have released their top-order batsman Chris Lynn and Robin Uthappa before the auction.
<h3>3. Heinrich Klaasen &#8211; CSK</h3>
<figure id="attachment_339062" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-339062" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-339062" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Heinrich-Klaasen.jpg" alt="Heinrich Klaasen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-339062" class="wp-caption-text">Heinrich Klaasen. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman, Heinrich Klaasen made it to the IPL on the back of his fine performances for his nation in the series against India. He played for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018 before switching to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019.
The right-handed batsman had played decently in his debut season however, he could not do so while playing for RCB. Klaasen scored only 9 runs in 3 matches for the Bangalore-based franchise, with his highest score being 6. As a result, he was ousted from the franchise.
But, one should note that a lot of talented players have had off-seasons in the past and Heinrich has the potential to bounce back in style in IPL 2020. Since CSK need a back-up keeper after releasing Sam Billings, they could opt for the services of Klaasen.
<h3>4. Dale Steyn &#8211; KXIP or DC</h3>
<figure id="attachment_361161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-361161" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-361161" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It was surprising to see Royal Challengers Bangalore end their association with the South African quick Dale Steyn before the IPL 2020 Auction. Steyn had joined the RCB squad as a replacement for Nathan Coulter Nile and in the two matches he played, the right-arm fast bowler took 4 wickets.
Mike Hesson stated that his poor fitness levels led to his exit from the team but, the 36-year-old has worked a lot on his fitness. He has been playing well for Cape Town Blitz in the ongoing Mzansi Super League.
Since he can still trouble the opposition batsmen with his pace and swing, Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals could try to sign him in the auction. For the record, Steyn has played 92 IPL matches in his career, scalping 96 wickets at an economy rate of 6.76.
<h3>5. Colin de Grandhomme &#8211; CSK</h3>
<figure id="attachment_355101" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-355101" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-355101" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_352207.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-355101" class="wp-caption-text">Colin de Grandhomme. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
New Zealand’s all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme had not performed up to the mark for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2019. He played 4 matches for the franchise in season 12, scoring 46 runs at a poor strike rate of 93.87. Also, he could not scalp a single wicket in the five overs he bowled.
Colin leaked runs at a hammering rate of 11.00 thus, RCB released him prior to the auction. The Kiwi has performed well after the culmination of the 2019 IPL as he had been excellent for New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup.
Besides, he has a considerable amount of experience of playing in Indian conditions. Since  Chennai Super Kings need a back-up option for DJ Bravo, the three-time winners will look to sign the 33-year-old all-rounder.

The RCB franchise has had a history of committing blunders during the pre-auction period.

5 Released players by RCB who can be useful for other teams in IPL 2020

Among the players released by the Bangalore-based franchise, there were a few domestic stars along with a host of overseas names. The RCB franchise has