Last Three Years Have Witnessed Harshal Patel’s Revelation on RCB Departure

Harshal Patel, the 33-year-old pacer, expressed his gratitude towards the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise after being released from their squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Taking to his official Instagram account, Harshal shared that his three-year journey with the Bangalore-based franchise has been incredible and thanked everyone who supported him during difficult times.

“I want to share some special memories I’ve had with @royalchallengersbangalore. Last three years have been an incredible journey for me. I want to thank everyone in the team who stood by me through thick and thin. As I move on, I have nothing but gratitude in my heart,” Harshal wrote on Instagram.

During the 2023 IPL season, Harshal Patel took 14 wickets with an economy rate of 9.66. However, his best season in the tournament was in 2021 when he claimed 32 wickets from 15 games and also won the prestigious Purple Cap.

RCB has also released Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, and Indian pacer Harshal Patel ahead of the IPL 2024. Among the other released players are Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell, David Willey, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddharth Kaul, and Kedar Jadhav.

On the other hand, RCB has retained players like Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, and Mohammed Siraj.

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