In a surprising turn of events, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has parted ways with Liam Livingstone and Swastik Chikara. Anil Kumble explained that Livingstone's lackluster performance during IPL 2025, combined with his unavailability for England matches and hefty salary, made the decision necessary. Meanwhile, Saba Karim expressed disbelief at Chikara's exit, given his previous contributions.