Royal Rallengers Bengaluru (RCB) comprehensively dismissed England Liam Livingstone Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, which marks the end of a short and difficult stint with the franchise. Livingstone was one of the two overseas players as RCB prepares to redeploy their squad after the 2025 season.
Signed for a hefty INR 8.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Livingstone was expected to play a big role with both bat and ball. However, his performances fell far short of his potential as he managed just 112 runs and took two wickets.
Livingstone has cemented his consistent role in 10 of RCB’s 16 matches, including the final. Despite his T20 vein, he failed to find a rhythm with the bat or favorable spin options, resulting in bench seats during crucial stages of the season.
The franchise knows that such high-profile decisions are never easy, especially when dealing with a player of Livingstone’s stature.
Mo Bobat praises Liam Livingstone’s integrity and character
RCB’s Director of Cricket You are stupid He spoke about the emotional challenge behind releasing the England star. In an episode of RCB thick diaries, Bobat reflected on Livingstone’s professionalism and the respect he commands inside the dressing room.
“On a personal level, i and we release Livi with a very heavy heart. I love Livi as a player, but also as a person. Bobat informed RCB thick diaries.
He also highlighted Livingstone’s exceptional behavior during Xi’s unselected periods – often at a stage that can test the patience of a senior international player.
“What a great whole at the time that he left the team because it would have been difficult for a player like him to be an international. So he made a fair contribution. But he has high standards for him.
The comments underscore the strong approach Lidingstone maintained with the coaching staff and teammates despite the lack of a field return.
RCB look to strengthen their squad in the IPL 2026 auction
The decision to release Livingstone reflects RCB’s wider aim to match RCB’s overseas contingent with balance, form and long-term planning. IPL 2026 auction With the IPL 2026 auction coming up, RCB is expected to go for a power-hitter and all-rounder who can make a consistent impact throughout the season.
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