After a spectacular success in Australia, Indian fans are now keeping an eye on the upcoming IPL 2021 in India. BCCI will hold a mini auction before IPL begins. Today, on January 20th, before this auction, all eight franchises are releasing their retainers and players.
Live Updates –
06:15 PM: Rajasthan Royals have named Sanju Samson as the new captain of IPL 2021.
The new chapter begins now. 4
Say hello to your Royals captain. #SkipperSunge | #Hallabol | # IPL2021 | #IPL Repeat | AmIamSanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/pukyEiyb1B
– Rajasthan Royals (j Rajasthan Royals) January 20, 2021
05:50 PM: The Rajasthan Royals have released their star captain, Steve Smith, ahead of the IPL 2021 mini auction next month.
Forever A Royal …
Some special memories are Smudge. 4#The Royals Family | @ SteveSmith49 pic.twitter.com/esOSQVtAtP
– Rajasthan Royals (j Rajasthan Royals) January 20, 2021
05:40 PM: According to ESPN Cricinfo, Kings XI Punjab has made a big decision and has released star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell this year. Maxwell’s performance in the IPL last year was very bad.
Only one thing on their minds today – Retention! 4
What kings do you want us to keep? 4#SadapPanjab pic.twitter.com/v2L54tUrEH
– Kings XI Punjab (ionlionsdenkxip) January 20, 2021
05:20 PM: Royal Challengers Bangalore announces names of cricketers retained.
IPL Retention Announcement 12 Here’s the news that awaits you for the 12th Man Army. We have retained 12 stars from our 2020 team. 4# Playbold # IPL2021 #WeAreChallengeers pic.twitter.com/YkzSV3EUjU
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 20, 2021
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