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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru shared a farewell note for Liam Livingstone after the English player was released from their squad ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 auctions. Ten teams will get into a bidding war on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Livingstone was released from the RCB’s squad as the franchise announced their retentions on Saturday evening. With November 15 being the retention deadline, the all-rounder was among the eight members released by RCB, as the 2025 champions let go of players from their championship-winning squad.

The Bengaluru-based franchise shared a farewell note for the English cricketer on their official X account, writing, "Stepped up when it mattered the most and left his mark on our most glorious chapter. You lived it, Liam, and we loved it! Thank you for everything. You’ll always be an RCBian at heart."