IPL 2027: RCB and Punjab Kings eye squad changes

Ahead of the IPL 2027 season, both Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are facing potential squad restructuring.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru may look to improve several key areas, including increasing batting depth, strengthening their spin attack, and adding another reliable fast bowler. The franchise is also considering ways to improve middle-order consistency and providing more opportunities to younger players within their squad.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, following a fifth-place finish in IPL 2026, may release several players to free up budget and overseas slots. Potential candidates for release include Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Xavier Bartlett, and Yash Thakur, as the management seeks to find more effective all-rounders and reliable overseas pace options.