Royal Challengers Bangalore is one unique franchise in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian Premier League</a>. The majority of the IPL star players have indeed represented the franchise in one or the other edition of the IPL.  Over the years, the squad&#8217;s strength on paper has looked dangerous. However, the franchise still awaits its first-ever IPL title.

IPL 2020 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore started off well. Winning 7 out of their first 10 games RCB looked like a real contender to the top spot on the points table. However, the team went on a losing streak in the final four matches of the league stage. Finding just a little higher Net Run Rate they were able to seal a spot in the playoffs.

There are few players in RCB who have proven to be a liability rather than a sign of strength. Here are 5 players RCB should release ahead of the IPL 2021.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-251637" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav of Royal Challengers Bangalore in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>

The right-arm fast bowler <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-umesh-yadavs-overs-are-more-expensive-than-gold-these-days-says-aakash-chopra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Umesh Yadav</a> has had a season to forget. Not bowling consistent line and lengths, Umesh was picked for runs by the opposition batsmen. He was unable to stop the leakage of runs with his lack of change in pace. Not finding his rhythm Umesh did not contribute much to the side with the ball. Being an experienced Indian International bowler, RCB and the coaching staff certainly expected much better effort from him.

The slow tracks and the change in the size of the grounds in UAE demanded the fast bowlers to adapt. We saw quite a lot of bowlers bowl the cutters and slower balls to good effect in IPL 2020. However, Umesh could not do the same. He did not find any luck bowling either with the new ball or at the death.

His bowling card against SRH showed &#8211; 4 overs 48runs and against the KXIP his bowling card showed &#8211; 3 overs 35 runs. Umesh Yadav did not get a chance to redeem himself after his disappointing performance in the initial matches. This shows that the RCB think tank and the Captain feel it is time to look ahead of Umesh. It is not going to be a surprise if the franchise releases him ahead of the IPL 2021.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-334323" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn RCB" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-334323" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

Steyn Gun was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the last minute in the 2020 Auction. After his average performance in the IPL 2019, he was released. He is a vastly experienced and successful international bowler. However, it looks like his better days are behind him. In IPL 2020, Virat used Dale with the new ball hoping he would breakthrough early in the power play. Much to the disappointment of the franchise, Steyn was not able to execute to the best of his ability.

He was expected to lead the weak pace attack of the franchise. With the injury of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-chris-morris-and-hardik-pandya-reprimanded-for-breaching-the-code-of-conduct/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Morris</a>, Steyn was initially given ample chances to do well in IPL 2020. But his poor performance forced the skipper to make changes to the side. Not particularly known for his pace variation, the speedster tried to bowl the slower ones. He was targeted by the opposition batsmen.

Steyn&#8217;s bowling card against KXIP showed &#8211; 4 overs 57 runs with a whopping economy of 14.2! Picking only one wicket in the first match of the season his economy against the SRH was 9. He just was not able to perform well under the conditions of the UAE. He was a part of RCB in the initial editions of IPL as well. But it looks like it&#8217;s time for the franchise to bid adieu to Steyn.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-396547" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Parthiv-Patel-1.jpg" alt="Parthiv Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396547" class="wp-caption-text">Parthiv Patel. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The fiery left-handed opener has had a good run with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Parthiv Patel is an explosive batsman at the top. He has given the side some memorable performances in the past. Parthiv was the sole wicketkeeper in the team for RCB in IPL 2019. Until the franchise decided to bestow the responsibility of wicketkeeping to AB de Villiers.

Parthiv did score runs for RCB but it was clear that he was unable to accelerate his innings after the field spread at the end of the powerplay. He became a liability for the side. However, he was forced to be played in every match because he was the only wicketkeeper for the side last year. In IPL 2020, the franchise also bought a young exciting wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe. With this buy, it was almost certain that it was time for Parthiv to hang his boots for this franchise.

The youngster Devdutt Padikkal surprised all with his consistent performance in this year&#8217;s IPL, forcing the captain and the coaches to keep Parthiv out of the XI. It was hard luck on Parthiv to be let out of the squad for 14 matches but it is quite clear that RCB is looking for someone ahead of Parthiv Patel. He might be released from RCB ahead of IPL 2021.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-140692" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pawan-Negi.jpg" alt="Pawan Negi of Royal Challengers Bangalore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140692" class="wp-caption-text">Pawan Negi of Royal Challengers Bangalore plays a shot. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

The young left-handed batting all-rounder was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, he has not quite proven to be worthy of retention. Negi was not given an opportunity to express himself in IPL 2020. He did take on the field as a substitute fielder and took a couple of catches. But his presence in the squad doesn&#8217;t bring the weight that RCB would have hoped for from a batting all-rounder.

Capable of striking big, Negi&#8217;s role was to finish big at the end with the bat. However, owing to his poor performance in the IPL 2019 he could not find a place in the playing XI this year. RCB is filled with some powerful impact players at the top. It was key for them to find a good finisher in Negi. But the skills that Negi offered is just not enough.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have been known in the past for picking up and dropping players without giving them enough chances to prove themselves. However, in the case of Pawan Negi, RCB was very patient. He was retained ahead of some big names in the previous years. Failing to hold on, he may be released ahead of the IPL 2021.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-392689" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Gurkeerat-Singh.jpg" alt="Gurkeerat Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-392689" class="wp-caption-text">Gurkeerat Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Gurkeerat is a Right-handed middle-order batsman. Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020, has been successful in having a good opening pair. With the likes of Virat and ABD in the middle order, Gurkeerat was given the role of playing the lower middle-order. Out of many matches he was in the Playing XI, Gurkeerat did not find the opportunity to prove himself.

But when he was given the chance to bat slightly up the order, Gurkeerat disappointed the fans and the franchise with his poor performance. He struggled to find the middle of the bat. The right-hander often found himself batting with ABD which put him under the scanner. He failed to even rotate the strike. His strike rate fell below 100. RCB needed a solid Indian batsman in the middle order to find the right balance in the team. But Gurkeerat is definitely not the right find for the side.

Gurkeerat scored 15 runs consuming 24 balls in the game against SRH. At the time to accelerate and find as much as possible, Gurkeerat was not even able to strike the ball cleanly with his bat. He struggled to score runs at the end. His skills at the RCB doesn&#8217;t fit the description of the player they need in that middle order. It won&#8217;t be a surprise if the RCB franchise releases Gurkeerat Singh Mann ahead of the IPL 2021.

Royal Challengers Bangalore is one unique franchise in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian Premier League</a>. The majority of the IPL star players have indeed represented the franchise in one or the other edition of the IPL.&nbsp; Over the years, the squad’s strength on paper has looked dangerous. However, the franchise still awaits its first-ever IPL title.
IPL 2020 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore started off well. Winning 7 out of their first 10 games RCB looked like a real contender to the top spot on the points table. However, the team went on a losing streak in the final four matches of the league stage. Finding just a little higher Net Run Rate they were able to seal a spot in the playoffs.
There are few players in RCB who have proven to be a liability rather than a sign of strength. Here are 5 players RCB should release ahead of the IPL 2021.
<h3>1. Umesh Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_251637" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-251637" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav of Royal Challengers Bangalore in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The right-arm fast bowler <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-umesh-yadavs-overs-are-more-expensive-than-gold-these-days-says-aakash-chopra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Umesh Yadav</a> has had a season to forget. Not bowling consistent line and lengths, Umesh was picked for runs by the opposition batsmen. He was unable to stop the leakage of runs with his lack of change in pace. Not finding his rhythm Umesh did not contribute much to the side with the ball. Being an experienced Indian International bowler, RCB and the coaching staff certainly expected much better effort from him.
The slow tracks and the change in the size of the grounds in UAE demanded the fast bowlers to adapt. We saw quite a lot of bowlers bowl the cutters and slower balls to good effect in IPL 2020. However, Umesh could not do the same. He did not find any luck bowling either with the new ball or at the death.
His bowling card against SRH showed – 4 overs 48runs and against the KXIP his bowling card showed – 3 overs 35 runs. Umesh Yadav did not get a chance to redeem himself after his disappointing performance in the initial matches. This shows that the RCB think tank and the Captain feel it is time to look ahead of Umesh. It is not going to be a surprise if the franchise releases him ahead of the IPL 2021.

<h3>2. Dale Steyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_334323" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-334323" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-334323" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn RCB" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-334323" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Steyn Gun was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the last minute in the 2020 Auction. After his average performance in the IPL 2019, he was released. He is a vastly experienced and successful international bowler. However, it looks like his better days are behind him. In IPL 2020, Virat used Dale with the new ball hoping he would breakthrough early in the power play. Much to the disappointment of the franchise, Steyn was not able to execute to the best of his ability.
He was expected to lead the weak pace attack of the franchise. With the injury of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-chris-morris-and-hardik-pandya-reprimanded-for-breaching-the-code-of-conduct/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Morris</a>, Steyn was initially given ample chances to do well in IPL 2020. But his poor performance forced the skipper to make changes to the side. Not particularly known for his pace variation, the speedster tried to bowl the slower ones. He was targeted by the opposition batsmen.
Steyn’s bowling card against KXIP showed – 4 overs 57 runs with a whopping economy of 14.2! Picking only one wicket in the first match of the season his economy against the SRH was 9. He just was not able to perform well under the conditions of the UAE. He was a part of RCB in the initial editions of IPL as well. But it looks like it’s time for the franchise to bid adieu to Steyn.

<h3>3. Parthiv Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_396547" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-396547" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-396547" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Parthiv-Patel-1.jpg" alt="Parthiv Patel" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396547" class="wp-caption-text">Parthiv Patel. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The fiery left-handed opener has had a good run with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Parthiv Patel is an explosive batsman at the top. He has given the side some memorable performances in the past. Parthiv was the sole wicketkeeper in the team for RCB in IPL 2019. Until the franchise decided to bestow the responsibility of wicketkeeping to AB de Villiers.
Parthiv did score runs for RCB but it was clear that he was unable to accelerate his innings after the field spread at the end of the powerplay. He became a liability for the side. However, he was forced to be played in every match because he was the only wicketkeeper for the side last year. In IPL 2020, the franchise also bought a young exciting wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe. With this buy, it was almost certain that it was time for Parthiv to hang his boots for this franchise.
The youngster Devdutt Padikkal surprised all with his consistent performance in this year’s IPL, forcing the captain and the coaches to keep Parthiv out of the XI. It was hard luck on Parthiv to be let out of the squad for 14 matches but it is quite clear that RCB is looking for someone ahead of Parthiv Patel. He might be released from RCB ahead of IPL 2021.

<h3>4. Pawan Negi</h3>
<figure id="attachment_140692" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-140692" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-140692" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pawan-Negi.jpg" alt="Pawan Negi of Royal Challengers Bangalore" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140692" class="wp-caption-text">Pawan Negi of Royal Challengers Bangalore plays a shot. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The young left-handed batting all-rounder was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, he has not quite proven to be worthy of retention. Negi was not given an opportunity to express himself in IPL 2020. He did take on the field as a substitute fielder and took a couple of catches. But his presence in the squad doesn’t bring the weight that RCB would have hoped for from a batting all-rounder.
Capable of striking big, Negi’s role was to finish big at the end with the bat. However, owing to his poor performance in the IPL 2019 he could not find a place in the playing XI this year. RCB is filled with some powerful impact players at the top. It was key for them to find a good finisher in Negi. But the skills that Negi offered is just not enough.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have been known in the past for picking up and dropping players without giving them enough chances to prove themselves. However, in the case of Pawan Negi, RCB was very patient. He was retained ahead of some big names in the previous years. Failing to hold on, he may be released ahead of the IPL 2021.

<h3>5. Gurkeerat Singh Mann</h3>
<figure id="attachment_392689" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-392689" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-392689" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Gurkeerat-Singh.jpg" alt="Gurkeerat Singh" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-392689" class="wp-caption-text">Gurkeerat Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Gurkeerat is a Right-handed middle-order batsman. Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020, has been successful in having a good opening pair. With the likes of Virat and ABD in the middle order, Gurkeerat was given the role of playing the lower middle-order. Out of many matches he was in the Playing XI, Gurkeerat did not find the opportunity to prove himself.
But when he was given the chance to bat slightly up the order, Gurkeerat disappointed the fans and the franchise with his poor performance. He struggled to find the middle of the bat. The right-hander often found himself batting with ABD which put him under the scanner. He failed to even rotate the strike. His strike rate fell below 100. RCB needed a solid Indian batsman in the middle order to find the right balance in the team. But Gurkeerat is definitely not the right find for the side.
Gurkeerat scored 15 runs consuming 24 balls in the game against SRH. At the time to accelerate and find as much as possible, Gurkeerat was not even able to strike the ball cleanly with his bat. He struggled to score runs at the end. His skills at the RCB doesn’t fit the description of the player they need in that middle order. It won’t be a surprise if the RCB franchise releases Gurkeerat Singh Mann ahead of the IPL 2021.

Royal Challengers Bangalore is one unique franchise in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian Premier League</a>. The majority of the IPL star players have indeed represented the franchise in one or the other edition of the IPL.  Over the years, the squad&#8217;s strength on paper has looked dangerous. However, the franchise still awaits its first-ever IPL title.
IPL 2020 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore started off well. Winning 7 out of their first 10 games RCB looked like a real contender to the top spot on the points table. However, the team went on a losing streak in the final four matches of the league stage. Finding just a little higher Net Run Rate they were able to seal a spot in the playoffs.
There are few players in RCB who have proven to be a liability rather than a sign of strength. Here are 5 players RCB should release ahead of the IPL 2021.
<h3>1. Umesh Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_251637" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-251637" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-251637" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umesh-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251637" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav of Royal Challengers Bangalore in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The right-arm fast bowler <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-umesh-yadavs-overs-are-more-expensive-than-gold-these-days-says-aakash-chopra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Umesh Yadav</a> has had a season to forget. Not bowling consistent line and lengths, Umesh was picked for runs by the opposition batsmen. He was unable to stop the leakage of runs with his lack of change in pace. Not finding his rhythm Umesh did not contribute much to the side with the ball. Being an experienced Indian International bowler, RCB and the coaching staff certainly expected much better effort from him.
The slow tracks and the change in the size of the grounds in UAE demanded the fast bowlers to adapt. We saw quite a lot of bowlers bowl the cutters and slower balls to good effect in IPL 2020. However, Umesh could not do the same. He did not find any luck bowling either with the new ball or at the death.
His bowling card against SRH showed &#8211; 4 overs 48runs and against the KXIP his bowling card showed &#8211; 3 overs 35 runs. Umesh Yadav did not get a chance to redeem himself after his disappointing performance in the initial matches. This shows that the RCB think tank and the Captain feel it is time to look ahead of Umesh. It is not going to be a surprise if the franchise releases him ahead of the IPL 2021.

<h3>2. Dale Steyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_334323" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-334323" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-334323" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn RCB" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-334323" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Steyn Gun was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the last minute in the 2020 Auction. After his average performance in the IPL 2019, he was released. He is a vastly experienced and successful international bowler. However, it looks like his better days are behind him. In IPL 2020, Virat used Dale with the new ball hoping he would breakthrough early in the power play. Much to the disappointment of the franchise, Steyn was not able to execute to the best of his ability.
He was expected to lead the weak pace attack of the franchise. With the injury of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-chris-morris-and-hardik-pandya-reprimanded-for-breaching-the-code-of-conduct/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Morris</a>, Steyn was initially given ample chances to do well in IPL 2020. But his poor performance forced the skipper to make changes to the side. Not particularly known for his pace variation, the speedster tried to bowl the slower ones. He was targeted by the opposition batsmen.
Steyn&#8217;s bowling card against KXIP showed &#8211; 4 overs 57 runs with a whopping economy of 14.2! Picking only one wicket in the first match of the season his economy against the SRH was 9. He just was not able to perform well under the conditions of the UAE. He was a part of RCB in the initial editions of IPL as well. But it looks like it&#8217;s time for the franchise to bid adieu to Steyn.

<h3>3. Parthiv Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_396547" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-396547" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-396547" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Parthiv-Patel-1.jpg" alt="Parthiv Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396547" class="wp-caption-text">Parthiv Patel. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The fiery left-handed opener has had a good run with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Parthiv Patel is an explosive batsman at the top. He has given the side some memorable performances in the past. Parthiv was the sole wicketkeeper in the team for RCB in IPL 2019. Until the franchise decided to bestow the responsibility of wicketkeeping to AB de Villiers.
Parthiv did score runs for RCB but it was clear that he was unable to accelerate his innings after the field spread at the end of the powerplay. He became a liability for the side. However, he was forced to be played in every match because he was the only wicketkeeper for the side last year. In IPL 2020, the franchise also bought a young exciting wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe. With this buy, it was almost certain that it was time for Parthiv to hang his boots for this franchise.
The youngster Devdutt Padikkal surprised all with his consistent performance in this year&#8217;s IPL, forcing the captain and the coaches to keep Parthiv out of the XI. It was hard luck on Parthiv to be let out of the squad for 14 matches but it is quite clear that RCB is looking for someone ahead of Parthiv Patel. He might be released from RCB ahead of IPL 2021.

<h3>4. Pawan Negi</h3>
<figure id="attachment_140692" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-140692" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-140692" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pawan-Negi.jpg" alt="Pawan Negi of Royal Challengers Bangalore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140692" class="wp-caption-text">Pawan Negi of Royal Challengers Bangalore plays a shot. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The young left-handed batting all-rounder was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, he has not quite proven to be worthy of retention. Negi was not given an opportunity to express himself in IPL 2020. He did take on the field as a substitute fielder and took a couple of catches. But his presence in the squad doesn&#8217;t bring the weight that RCB would have hoped for from a batting all-rounder.
Capable of striking big, Negi&#8217;s role was to finish big at the end with the bat. However, owing to his poor performance in the IPL 2019 he could not find a place in the playing XI this year. RCB is filled with some powerful impact players at the top. It was key for them to find a good finisher in Negi. But the skills that Negi offered is just not enough.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have been known in the past for picking up and dropping players without giving them enough chances to prove themselves. However, in the case of Pawan Negi, RCB was very patient. He was retained ahead of some big names in the previous years. Failing to hold on, he may be released ahead of the IPL 2021.

<h3>5. Gurkeerat Singh Mann</h3>
<figure id="attachment_392689" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-392689" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-392689" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Gurkeerat-Singh.jpg" alt="Gurkeerat Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-392689" class="wp-caption-text">Gurkeerat Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Gurkeerat is a Right-handed middle-order batsman. Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020, has been successful in having a good opening pair. With the likes of Virat and ABD in the middle order, Gurkeerat was given the role of playing the lower middle-order. Out of many matches he was in the Playing XI, Gurkeerat did not find the opportunity to prove himself.
But when he was given the chance to bat slightly up the order, Gurkeerat disappointed the fans and the franchise with his poor performance. He struggled to find the middle of the bat. The right-hander often found himself batting with ABD which put him under the scanner. He failed to even rotate the strike. His strike rate fell below 100. RCB needed a solid Indian batsman in the middle order to find the right balance in the team. But Gurkeerat is definitely not the right find for the side.
Gurkeerat scored 15 runs consuming 24 balls in the game against SRH. At the time to accelerate and find as much as possible, Gurkeerat was not even able to strike the ball cleanly with his bat. He struggled to score runs at the end. His skills at the RCB doesn&#8217;t fit the description of the player they need in that middle order. It won&#8217;t be a surprise if the RCB franchise releases Gurkeerat Singh Mann ahead of the IPL 2021.

There are few players in RCB who have proven to be a liability rather than a sign of strength.

5 Players RCB should release ahead of IPL 2021 Season

There are few players in RCB, who have proven to be a liability rather than a sign of strength. Here are 5 players RCB should release