Harshal Patel Opens Up About Departure from RCB, Reflects on Past Three Years

IPL gears up for 2024 season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made strategic decisions regarding player roster. Harshal Patel, 33-year-old fast bowler, expressed gratitude after being released from RCB squad. He conveyed three-year journey with Bangalore-based team has been remarkable and extended heartfelt appreciation to everyone who stood by him. In 2023 IPL season, Patel scalped 14 wickets with an economy rate of 9.66. In the 2021 tournament, he bagged 32 wickets from 15 games, earning him the prestigious Purple Cap. RCB released talented Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, skilled Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, and promising Indian pacer Harshal Patel and others. The team chose to retain a formidable group of players including experienced Faf Du Plessis, indomitable Virat Kohli, explosive Glenn Maxwell, promising Will Jacks, talented Rajat Patidar, and fiery Mohammed Siraj. These strategic decisions aim to ensure a balanced and competitive team for IPL 2024, poised to make a strong impact on the tournament and vie for the coveted IPL title.