05.37 pm: Rajasthan Royals, as reported earlier in the day, have released Steve Smith. Smith was their captain during the 2020 season.
Forever a Royal…💗
Some special memories Smudge. 🤝#RoyalsFamily | @stevesmith49 pic.twitter.com/esOSQVtAtP
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 20, 2021
05.33 pm: The first big news is from RCB
IPL Retention Announcement 🔊 Here’s the news you’ve been waiting for, 12th Man Army. We have retained 12 stars from our 2020 squad. 🌟🤩#PlayBold #IPL2021 #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/YkzSV3EUjU
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 20, 2021
05.30 pm: Hello all and welcome to the live updates on the Indian Premier League retention day.
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