Before IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) released a few players. On Sunday, the franchise submitted the list of released players to the BCCI, shocking many with the inclusion of three significant names. These were key players for RCB who have now been released by the franchise.
Ahead of IPL 2024, the 10 teams participating have submitted their retained and released player lists to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). They retained a total of 173 players while releasing 89. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the mini-auction scheduled for December 19th.”
IPL 2024: These 3 main players of RCB are out
IPL 2024: Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) surprised everyone by releasing three crucial players: Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Josh Hazlewood. All three were pivotal bowlers for RCB.
Harshal Patel had even won the Purple Cap for RCB in one IPL season but faced scrutiny over his performances in the last couple of seasons, leading to his release.
Now, the question arises as to who might fill the spots left vacant by Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Josh Hazlewood in the RCB lineup.
IPL 2024: Three players who will replace Harshal, Hasaranga and Hazlewood
IPL 2024: The team management is aiming to bring in Sri Lankan all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva instead of Wanindu Hasaranga. This player is known for his spin bowling as well as explosive batting lower down the order.
De Silva seems to be the perfect replacement for Hasaranga in the team. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur could potentially join the RCB team in place of Harshal Patel, who was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders earlier this season.
Additionally, the opportunity might arise for Mitchell Starc to step in for Josh Hazlewood. Starc has played for RCB before. The presence of these three bowlers could present a strong bid for RCB to contend for the title in IPL 2024.
