<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> (RCB) did an outstanding job at the Indian Premier League mega auction 2022 to pick a well-rounded side with a nice blend of youth and experience. Faf du Plessis was appointed the new leader of the pack after Virat Kohli stepped down from the role. The Bangalore team played some excellent cricket but unfortunately, they faltered in the second qualifier against Rajasthan Royals and exited the competition.

With the mini-auction 2023 around the corner, the Bangalore think tank would look to refine the squad further. Thus, cricketers who have failed to deliver the goods for the side or do not fit into the team’s plans going forward can be released in the near future. Let us look at the players RCB might release ahead of the upcoming auction:

RCB picked Luvnith Sisodia at this year’s mega auction to add a local flare to the side. The 22-year-old plays in the domestic circuit for Karnataka. He has shown potential but has failed to make it big for his state team. Moreover, he has a safe pair of hands behind the stumps.

The wicket-keeper batter had a golden chance to make it big in the lucrative T20 tournament. However, Sisodia got injured in the early stages of the competition and was ruled out for the whole season. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lsg-vs-rcb-who-is-rajat-patidar-the-man-of-the-moment-for-rcb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajat Patidar</a> was picked as his replacement and the Madhya Pradesh batter set the stage ablaze with his breathtaking performances.

Patidar amassed 333 runs in eight games at a staggering strike rate of 152.75 including a century for the ages in the Eliminator.

The 29-year-old has been simply sensational in the Indian domestic circuit of late and also received an international call-up for the recently culminated ODI series against South Africa at home. Due to Patidar’s meteoric rise, the Bangalore franchise might look to part ways with Sisodia ahead of the next auction.

Sherfane Rutherford is one of the most exciting prospects from the Caribbean. He is known for his big-hitting skills and has proven his worth in T20 leagues around the world. The 24-year-old had a decent outing in the 2021 season of the Caribbean Premier League as he scored 262 runs at a strike rate of 127.18.

RCB drafted the flamboyant cricketer into the side for IPL 2022 to strengthen their middle order.&nbsp; In absence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/glenn-maxwell-determined-to-make-a-test-comeback-in-next-years-india-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell</a> for the starting games of the season, Rutherford got a couple of chances to show his batting prowess. However, he failed to impress with his showings and could only score 33 runs at a poor strike rate of 66.00.

After Maxwell’s arrival, the Caribbean stroke maker was sidelined from the team and was not given another run. Having failed to make the most of the opportunities, it does not seem Rutherford will be retained for the next season. Moreover, he has not been at his best of late as he scored 151 in nine games at the recently concluded CPL 2022. Thus, his exit from the RCB camp is definitely on the cards.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/takkar-maar-du-kya-rishabh-pant-at-his-hilarious-best-as-david-willey-obstructs-his-way-on-field/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Willey</a> has been a consistent performer in the T20 circuit. The 32-year-old has played 241 games in the shortest format and picked as many wickets at an economy of 7.94. On the batting front, he has scored 3369 runs at a strike rate of 137.96.

The bowling all-rounder has shown that he can make the ball talk in the starting phase of the innings and is a handy contributor with the bat. The Bangalore franchise roped in the England cricketer for the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. With Josh Hazlewood unavailable for the early games of the season, Wiley was slotted in the XI.&nbsp; However, he failed to make a mark with his performances.

The ace all-rounder played four games for RCB and managed to pick just one wicket. He had a horror show with the bat too and scored mere 18 runs at a strike rate of 60.00. The left-arm pacer was dropped from the side when Hazlewood came into the scheme of things and was not picked again.

With top-quality all-rounders like Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes expected to feature at the mini-auction 2023, Wiley might be released from the squad, and RCB might look for other capable options.

Karn Sharma rose to prominence in the IPL 2013 when he took 11 wickets in 13 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad and that too at an exceptional economy of 6.60. He has been a regular feature in the lucrative T20 tournament since then and has done a decent job with the ball.

In his IPL journey so far, the leg-spinner has played 68 matches in the competition and taken 59 wickets at an economy of 7.91. RCB franchise roped in the 34-year-old to add experience to their spin attack. However, Karn failed to break into the XI and warmed the bench for the entire season.

Faf du Plessis &amp; co. had leg-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-cricket-slc-denies-noc-for-wanindu-hasaranga-to-play-in-the-hundred/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> in their arsenal, who had an incredible run with the ball. He bamboozled the opposition with his variations and took 26 wickets in 16 matches at an economy of 7.54. RCB also had Shahbaz Ahmed in their line-up and the 27-year-old did a decent job for the side as an all-rounder.

With Hasaranga and Shahbaz both fairing well, the Bangalore franchise might not stick with Karn going forward who provides the same skill set with the ball as the spin duo.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/they-arent-jumping-the-queue-jason-behrendorffs-wife-reacts-after-the-pacer-and-other-aussies-left-india-due-to-covid-19-scare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jason Behrendorff</a> has been a proven performer in the T20 circuit. He has been a strike force with the new ball rattling batting line-ups with his swing. The veteran pacer has featured in 105 games in the shortest format and bagged 117 wickets at an economy of 7.41.&nbsp;

The veteran pacer was outstanding in the Big Bash League 2021-22 and picked 16 wickets in 13 matches played for Perth Scorchers at an economy of 7.32.&nbsp; Behrendorff was picked by RCB at the mega auction 2022 to add variety to the bowling line-up.&nbsp;

The 32-year-old was unavailable for the starting games of the season due to national commitments. Upon arrival, his compatriot Josh Hazlewood was selected over Behrendorff in the team. Hazlewood wreaked havoc with the ball and took 20 wickets in 12 games. His phenomenal showings made the left-arm pacer’s entry into the side difficult.

Behrendorff was not given a game and this might be an indication that the RCB think tank does not look at him in their plans going forward. Bangalore might release the Australian pacer and free up an overseas slot that can be better used in the upcoming mini-auction.

Luvnith Sisodia - Rutherford - David Willey

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> (RCB) did an outstanding job at the Indian Premier League mega auction 2022 to pick a well-rounded side with a nice blend of youth and experience. Faf du Plessis was appointed the new leader of the pack after Virat Kohli stepped down from the role. The Bangalore team played some excellent cricket but unfortunately, they faltered in the second qualifier against Rajasthan Royals and exited the competition.
With the mini-auction 2023 around the corner, the Bangalore think tank would look to refine the squad further. Thus, cricketers who have failed to deliver the goods for the side or do not fit into the team’s plans going forward can be released in the near future. Let us look at the players RCB might release ahead of the upcoming auction:
<h3>5. Luvnith Sisodia</h3>
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RCB picked Luvnith Sisodia at this year’s mega auction to add a local flare to the side. The 22-year-old plays in the domestic circuit for Karnataka. He has shown potential but has failed to make it big for his state team. Moreover, he has a safe pair of hands behind the stumps.
The wicket-keeper batter had a golden chance to make it big in the lucrative T20 tournament. However, Sisodia got injured in the early stages of the competition and was ruled out for the whole season. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lsg-vs-rcb-who-is-rajat-patidar-the-man-of-the-moment-for-rcb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajat Patidar</a> was picked as his replacement and the Madhya Pradesh batter set the stage ablaze with his breathtaking performances.
Patidar amassed 333 runs in eight games at a staggering strike rate of 152.75 including a century for the ages in the Eliminator. 
The 29-year-old has been simply sensational in the Indian domestic circuit of late and also received an international call-up for the recently culminated ODI series against South Africa at home. Due to Patidar’s meteoric rise, the Bangalore franchise might look to part ways with Sisodia ahead of the next auction.

<h3>4. Sherfane Rutherford</h3>
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Sherfane Rutherford is one of the most exciting prospects from the Caribbean. He is known for his big-hitting skills and has proven his worth in T20 leagues around the world. The 24-year-old had a decent outing in the 2021 season of the Caribbean Premier League as he scored 262 runs at a strike rate of 127.18.
RCB drafted the flamboyant cricketer into the side for IPL 2022 to strengthen their middle order.&nbsp; In absence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/glenn-maxwell-determined-to-make-a-test-comeback-in-next-years-india-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell</a> for the starting games of the season, Rutherford got a couple of chances to show his batting prowess. However, he failed to impress with his showings and could only score 33 runs at a poor strike rate of 66.00.
After Maxwell’s arrival, the Caribbean stroke maker was sidelined from the team and was not given another run. Having failed to make the most of the opportunities, it does not seem Rutherford will be retained for the next season. Moreover, he has not been at his best of late as he scored 151 in nine games at the recently concluded CPL 2022. Thus, his exit from the RCB camp is definitely on the cards.

<h3>3. David Willey&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/David-Willey-England.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/takkar-maar-du-kya-rishabh-pant-at-his-hilarious-best-as-david-willey-obstructs-his-way-on-field/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Willey</a> has been a consistent performer in the T20 circuit. The 32-year-old has played 241 games in the shortest format and picked as many wickets at an economy of 7.94. On the batting front, he has scored 3369 runs at a strike rate of 137.96.
The bowling all-rounder has shown that he can make the ball talk in the starting phase of the innings and is a handy contributor with the bat. The Bangalore franchise roped in the England cricketer for the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. With Josh Hazlewood unavailable for the early games of the season, Wiley was slotted in the XI.&nbsp; However, he failed to make a mark with his performances.
The ace all-rounder played four games for RCB and managed to pick just one wicket. He had a horror show with the bat too and scored mere 18 runs at a strike rate of 60.00. The left-arm pacer was dropped from the side when Hazlewood came into the scheme of things and was not picked again. 
With top-quality all-rounders like Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes expected to feature at the mini-auction 2023, Wiley might be released from the squad, and RCB might look for other capable options.

<h3>2. Karn Sharma</h3>
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Karn Sharma rose to prominence in the IPL 2013 when he took 11 wickets in 13 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad and that too at an exceptional economy of 6.60. He has been a regular feature in the lucrative T20 tournament since then and has done a decent job with the ball.
In his IPL journey so far, the leg-spinner has played 68 matches in the competition and taken 59 wickets at an economy of 7.91. RCB franchise roped in the 34-year-old to add experience to their spin attack. However, Karn failed to break into the XI and warmed the bench for the entire season.
Faf du Plessis &amp; co. had leg-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-cricket-slc-denies-noc-for-wanindu-hasaranga-to-play-in-the-hundred/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> in their arsenal, who had an incredible run with the ball. He bamboozled the opposition with his variations and took 26 wickets in 16 matches at an economy of 7.54. RCB also had Shahbaz Ahmed in their line-up and the 27-year-old did a decent job for the side as an all-rounder.
With Hasaranga and Shahbaz both fairing well, the Bangalore franchise might not stick with Karn going forward who provides the same skill set with the ball as the spin duo.

<h3>1. Jason Behrendorff</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667473193092_Jason-Behrendorff.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/they-arent-jumping-the-queue-jason-behrendorffs-wife-reacts-after-the-pacer-and-other-aussies-left-india-due-to-covid-19-scare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jason Behrendorff</a> has been a proven performer in the T20 circuit. He has been a strike force with the new ball rattling batting line-ups with his swing. The veteran pacer has featured in 105 games in the shortest format and bagged 117 wickets at an economy of 7.41.&nbsp;
The veteran pacer was outstanding in the Big Bash League 2021-22 and picked 16 wickets in 13 matches played for Perth Scorchers at an economy of 7.32.&nbsp; Behrendorff was picked by RCB at the mega auction 2022 to add variety to the bowling line-up.&nbsp;
The 32-year-old was unavailable for the starting games of the season due to national commitments. Upon arrival, his compatriot Josh Hazlewood was selected over Behrendorff in the team. Hazlewood wreaked havoc with the ball and took 20 wickets in 12 games. His phenomenal showings made the left-arm pacer’s entry into the side difficult.
Behrendorff was not given a game and this might be an indication that the RCB think tank does not look at him in their plans going forward. Bangalore might release the Australian pacer and free up an overseas slot that can be better used in the upcoming mini-auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> (RCB) did an outstanding job at the Indian Premier League mega auction 2022 to pick a well-rounded side with a nice blend of youth and experience. Faf du Plessis was appointed the new leader of the pack after Virat Kohli stepped down from the role. The Bangalore team played some excellent cricket but unfortunately, they faltered in the second qualifier against Rajasthan Royals and exited the competition.
With the mini-auction 2023 around the corner, the Bangalore think tank would look to refine the squad further. Thus, cricketers who have failed to deliver the goods for the side or do not fit into the team’s plans going forward can be released in the near future. Let us look at the players RCB might release ahead of the upcoming auction:
<h3>5. Luvnith Sisodia</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667473269526_Luvnith-Sisodia.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
RCB picked Luvnith Sisodia at this year’s mega auction to add a local flare to the side. The 22-year-old plays in the domestic circuit for Karnataka. He has shown potential but has failed to make it big for his state team. Moreover, he has a safe pair of hands behind the stumps.
The wicket-keeper batter had a golden chance to make it big in the lucrative T20 tournament. However, Sisodia got injured in the early stages of the competition and was ruled out for the whole season. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lsg-vs-rcb-who-is-rajat-patidar-the-man-of-the-moment-for-rcb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rajat Patidar</a> was picked as his replacement and the Madhya Pradesh batter set the stage ablaze with his breathtaking performances.
Patidar amassed 333 runs in eight games at a staggering strike rate of 152.75 including a century for the ages in the Eliminator. 
The 29-year-old has been simply sensational in the Indian domestic circuit of late and also received an international call-up for the recently culminated ODI series against South Africa at home. Due to Patidar’s meteoric rise, the Bangalore franchise might look to part ways with Sisodia ahead of the next auction.

<h3>4. Sherfane Rutherford</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Sherfane-Rutherford-.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Sherfane Rutherford is one of the most exciting prospects from the Caribbean. He is known for his big-hitting skills and has proven his worth in T20 leagues around the world. The 24-year-old had a decent outing in the 2021 season of the Caribbean Premier League as he scored 262 runs at a strike rate of 127.18.
RCB drafted the flamboyant cricketer into the side for IPL 2022 to strengthen their middle order.&nbsp; In absence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/glenn-maxwell-determined-to-make-a-test-comeback-in-next-years-india-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell</a> for the starting games of the season, Rutherford got a couple of chances to show his batting prowess. However, he failed to impress with his showings and could only score 33 runs at a poor strike rate of 66.00.
After Maxwell’s arrival, the Caribbean stroke maker was sidelined from the team and was not given another run. Having failed to make the most of the opportunities, it does not seem Rutherford will be retained for the next season. Moreover, he has not been at his best of late as he scored 151 in nine games at the recently concluded CPL 2022. Thus, his exit from the RCB camp is definitely on the cards.

<h3>3. David Willey&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/David-Willey-England.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/takkar-maar-du-kya-rishabh-pant-at-his-hilarious-best-as-david-willey-obstructs-his-way-on-field/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Willey</a> has been a consistent performer in the T20 circuit. The 32-year-old has played 241 games in the shortest format and picked as many wickets at an economy of 7.94. On the batting front, he has scored 3369 runs at a strike rate of 137.96.
The bowling all-rounder has shown that he can make the ball talk in the starting phase of the innings and is a handy contributor with the bat. The Bangalore franchise roped in the England cricketer for the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. With Josh Hazlewood unavailable for the early games of the season, Wiley was slotted in the XI.&nbsp; However, he failed to make a mark with his performances.
The ace all-rounder played four games for RCB and managed to pick just one wicket. He had a horror show with the bat too and scored mere 18 runs at a strike rate of 60.00. The left-arm pacer was dropped from the side when Hazlewood came into the scheme of things and was not picked again. 
With top-quality all-rounders like Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes expected to feature at the mini-auction 2023, Wiley might be released from the squad, and RCB might look for other capable options.

<h3>2. Karn Sharma</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2017/11/Karn-Sharma.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Karn Sharma rose to prominence in the IPL 2013 when he took 11 wickets in 13 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad and that too at an exceptional economy of 6.60. He has been a regular feature in the lucrative T20 tournament since then and has done a decent job with the ball.
In his IPL journey so far, the leg-spinner has played 68 matches in the competition and taken 59 wickets at an economy of 7.91. RCB franchise roped in the 34-year-old to add experience to their spin attack. However, Karn failed to break into the XI and warmed the bench for the entire season.
Faf du Plessis &amp; co. had leg-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-cricket-slc-denies-noc-for-wanindu-hasaranga-to-play-in-the-hundred/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> in their arsenal, who had an incredible run with the ball. He bamboozled the opposition with his variations and took 26 wickets in 16 matches at an economy of 7.54. RCB also had Shahbaz Ahmed in their line-up and the 27-year-old did a decent job for the side as an all-rounder.
With Hasaranga and Shahbaz both fairing well, the Bangalore franchise might not stick with Karn going forward who provides the same skill set with the ball as the spin duo.

<h3>1. Jason Behrendorff</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667473193092_Jason-Behrendorff.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/they-arent-jumping-the-queue-jason-behrendorffs-wife-reacts-after-the-pacer-and-other-aussies-left-india-due-to-covid-19-scare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jason Behrendorff</a> has been a proven performer in the T20 circuit. He has been a strike force with the new ball rattling batting line-ups with his swing. The veteran pacer has featured in 105 games in the shortest format and bagged 117 wickets at an economy of 7.41.&nbsp;
The veteran pacer was outstanding in the Big Bash League 2021-22 and picked 16 wickets in 13 matches played for Perth Scorchers at an economy of 7.32.&nbsp; Behrendorff was picked by RCB at the mega auction 2022 to add variety to the bowling line-up.&nbsp;
The 32-year-old was unavailable for the starting games of the season due to national commitments. Upon arrival, his compatriot Josh Hazlewood was selected over Behrendorff in the team. Hazlewood wreaked havoc with the ball and took 20 wickets in 12 games. His phenomenal showings made the left-arm pacer’s entry into the side difficult.
Behrendorff was not given a game and this might be an indication that the RCB think tank does not look at him in their plans going forward. Bangalore might release the Australian pacer and free up an overseas slot that can be better used in the upcoming mini-auction.

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