It will be interesting to see whether the 35-year-old veteran Aussie all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell, will be retained by his current IPL franchise or if he’ll find a new team for the IPL 2025 mega auction.
RCB and Glenn Maxwell: The Unfollow Rumors
Amid speculation around player retention and releases, a rumor emerged about Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) potentially releasing Glenn Maxwell after he unfollowed RCB on Instagram. This move fueled talk that the Aussie might be released ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction due to his underwhelming performance in the last season. In 10 matches, Maxwell scored just 52 runs at an average of 5.78—a career low that could impact RCB’s retention decisions.
Glen Maxwell new team for IPL 2025
Let’s take a look at if the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise releases Glenn Maxwell before the mega auction, which three times will be interested in picking ‘Big Show’ in their teams. Glenn Maxwell is a T20 superstar, and all teams might want players like Maxwell in their team, but according to the team combination, budget, and home conditions, some franchises might bid for Maxwell in the auction.
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1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Last time, CSK fought hard against RCB at the auction for Maxwell. With their spin-friendly pitch, CSK could leverage Maxwell’s batting, bowling, and fielding abilities. With Moeen Ali’s performance under question, CSK may look for an overseas all-rounder, and Maxwell fits well.
2. Gujarat Titans (GT): If Maxwell enters the auction, GT could be interested in filling the gap left by former captain Hardik Pandya. Maxwell’s hitting ability and bowling skills could be valuable at Gujarat’s home ground, especially under new captain Shubman Gill.
3. Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS): Maxwell has previously played for both franchises, and they could consider bidding for him again if he appears in the auction.
Glenn Maxwell IPL Career:
Maxwell, a batting all rounder, made his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Kolkata Riders at Eden Gardens on April 5, 2012, and played his last IPL match against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium on May 22, 2024.
In his IPL career he has been part of 134 matches where he has batted in the 129 Innings and has accumulated a total of the 2,771 runs with a highest score of 95 and an average of 24.74.He has hit 18 half centuries, 232 fours and 160 with a strike rate of 156.73. This was all about his batting prowess.
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Handling on the bowling duties this player has been part of the 79 innings where he has bowled 944 balls and has conceded a total of 1303 runs and has taken 37 wickets in his career. He maintains an economy rate of 8.28, an average of 35.22, and a strike rate of 25.51.
Will Maxwell Be Retained by RCB?
Maxwell joined RCB in 2021 for INR 14.25 crore and made a strong impact that season, scoring 513 runs in 15 matches. Although his performance dipped in 2022, he bounced back in 2023 with 400 runs, including five half-centuries. However, his form in 2024 declined, which could affect his retention prospects.
The retention of Glenn Maxwell depends heavily on retention rules and Right to Match (RTM) card availability. If the retention rules are limited, Maxwell’s chances of joining a new IPL team in 2025 could increase significantly.
RCB’s retention strategy also considers other talented all-rounders:
Another player on the RCB Retained player list for IPL 2025 is another all-rounder- Cameron Green. Green was traded from the all-cash deal before the 2024 IPL season. In the first year for RCB, C. Green took 10 wickets in 13 matches and scored 255 runs. RCB might invest in the promising youngster for the future team build-up.
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Will Maxwell Be Retained by RCB?
The retention of Glenn Maxwell depends heavily on retention rules and Right to Match (RTM) card availability. If the retention rules are limited, Maxwell’s chances of joining a new IPL team in 2025 could increase significantly.
