NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Harshal Patel, recently released from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad for the upcoming IPL season, took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the three incredible years spent with the franchise.
The 33-year-old acknowledged the support he received from the team and reflected on the memorable moments.
On his official Instagram account, Patel shared his sentiments: "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."
During the 2023 IPL season, Patel secured 14 wickets with an economy rate of 9.66. His standout season was in 2021, where he claimed 32 wickets from 15 games, earning him the coveted Purple Cap as the tournament's leading wicket-taker.
RCB, in their pre-IPL 2024 reshuffling, released players such as Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, and Harshal Patel.
Notable among the retained players are Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, and Mohammed Siraj.
The released players include Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell, David Willey, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddharth Kaul, and Kedar Jadhav.
(With inputs from ANI)
