Venkatesh Iyer Benched: RCB’s IPL 2026 XI Drama Unfolds!
RCB's title-winning squad keeps Iyer warming the bench. What gives?
Venkatesh Iyer must be feeling like a pie chucker after RCB decided to keep him out of their starting XI for IPL 2026. Fresh off their maiden title win, it seems the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are sticking with their winning formula rather than shaking things up. Iyer, who had the potential to tonk it, is now facing the harsh reality of being sidelined.
After a thrilling final against Punjab Kings last season, RCB fans are buzzing but also scratching their heads at the exclusion of Iyer. The franchise is banking on continuity, yet leaving out a dynamic player like him feels like a missed opportunity. Is it a tactical masterstroke or just plain stubbornness?
As the IPL kicks off, all eyes will be on how RCB’s strategy pans out. Will they regret leaving a game-changer like Iyer on the bench? Only time will tell, and fans are itching to see how this unfolds!