Faf Du Plessis also lauded Virat Kohli's energy and passion for the game of cricket, while answering what kind of relationship he has with the player after taking over as RCB captain.

Notably, Maxwell is not in the best of form this year in the shortest format. In 19 matches, he has scored 315 runs at an average of 19.68 in 18 innings. Only one half-century has come out of his bat, with his best score being 54*.

The complete list of purse left with 10 franchises after retentions and releases ahead of IPL 2023 auctions is given below

IPL 2023 Player Retention: Full list of retained And released players

Among the players released by Royal Challengers Bangalore, Jason Behrendorff and Sherfane Rutherford were the big names

IPL Retentions Highlights: The full list of players who have been retained and released ahead of the 2023 edition is out.

Jason Behrendorff represented MI during the 2018 IPL edition, playing five games during the season, and taking as many wickets

Virat Kohli and De Villiers have played together for RCB for many years. They have played some amazing innings for their side throughout their IPL career and were often involved in some entertaining partnerships.

According to a report, Istanbul is among the five venues shortlisted to host the IPL auction which is likely to be held on December 16

Accodring to a report, the 10 IPL franchises have been asked to submit their list of retained players by November 15

Virat Kohli has a huge following wherever he goes, and often, crowds in India even start chanting the name of his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, even when he is playing for the nation.

In an interview with NDTV, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers spoke about the form of Virat Kohli, the impact of T20 leagues on international cricket and much more.

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor played for Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2008 to 2010 and then he was with Rajasthan Royals in 2011.

India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recreated his iconic pose at "favourite ground" M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

The fans gathered inside the Chinnaswamy Stadium started the chants of 'RCB, RCB' as Rajat Patidar sealed MP's first Ranji title on Sunday

Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya shared a picture with 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle.

Dinesh Karthik is currently a part of Team India's squad for the ongoing T20I series against South Africa.

Impressed by his showing in IPL 2022, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that this star player should be in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.