RCB’s Director of Cricket Mo Bobat explained the decision to retain Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal for IPL 2025. Notably, they have released captain Faf du Plessis, all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Will Jacks, and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. Bobat explained the reasoning behind not retaining seamer Mohammed Siraj.