Team-wise one top bowler who may get released ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction

5. RCB- Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel’s valorous bowling performances have brought in a different zeal to RCB’s overall bowling as especially the franchise has now looked to overcome its death bowling woes. Skipper Virat Kohli has entirely used Harshal Patel to hound wickets whenever required and successfully the pacer has scalped 17 wickets from his mere 7 games. Overall his bowling in IPL 2021 has been a massive revelation, but unfortunately, it still might not be enough to bag a retention cap.

Since the premier players like skipper Virat Kohli and ABD will be the two sure-shot retentions, the franchise also has some other elite entities to explore. Both Glenn Maxwell’s explosive batting and Siraj’s commendable bowling has brought in an all-new vitality to the franchise and therefore will get highly discussed for possible continuation. Even someone like Yuzi Chahal will be higher in the race to seize his current contract extension.

Therefore, with the franchise now upholding a profusion of players to pick and choose, barely there seems to be an opportunity for Harshal Patel to get retained. However, if the RTM card facility is available then maybe the franchise shall repurchase him even for a lofty amount.