3) Royal Challengers Bangalore
IPL 2021 was another “So close yet so far” season for RCB. Despite having a team filled with stars, they are yet to win an IPL trophy. However, they can get it right this time if they manage to retain a few of their established players as well as purchase a new set of impactful stars in the upcoming mega auction.
First things first, Virat Kohli already said that he is going to remain in RCB despite relinquishing the captaincy and thus, the batting maestro will be the first name to be retained. His partner in crime AB de Villiers is another player who will not be released at any cost.
As Yuzvendra Chahal has been one of the best performers for the side, there is no way that he will be thrown into the auction pool either. Thus, Bangalore will retain him too. The second overseas player they would retain is Glenn Maxwell as the “Big Show” was superb for them in this season and already has a special liking to this franchise.
Expected Retentions: Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, AB De Villiers, Glenn Maxwell
