IPL 2025 auction: Glenn Maxwell calls RCB exit 'very beautiful', discloses half an hour chat with coach Andy Flower

IPL 2025: Glenn Maxwell leaves RCB

Glenn Maxwell has had his fair share of ups and downs when it comes to performance in the last four editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Picked up for Rs 14.25 crore by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Maxwell scored 1266 runs. However, his performance saw a dip in the previous season, having managed 52 runs in the ten matches he played. As a consequence, RCB did not retain the Australian, which Maxwell revealed he is happy about. Maxwell disclosed that he engaged in a lengthy chat with the franchise officials, who explained the reason for him not being retained.

"I got a phone call from Mo Bobat and Andy Flower. It was a zoom call, they sort of explained to me the decision not to be retained. It was actually a very beautiful exit meeting. We ended up talking about the game for almost half an hour – talking about the strategy, looking to go forward. I was really happy with that," Maxwell said on Around The Wicket podcast.

"If every team did that, I think it would probably make the relationship smoother. I could not speak high enough of the way that they dealt with the whole situation. They are changing a few of their staff as well so they needed to get that sorted before they started talking to players," he added.

Glenn Maxwell said - "I'd love to be back there in the RCB Team in IPL 2025. pic.twitter.com/ApWaXbjBJ0
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Retained players of Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal

Released players list of RCB: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik (retired), Suyash S Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Saurav Chauhan, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Cameron Green, Swapnil Singh.

IPL mega auction 2025: Date, venue, total registered players and other key details

RCB is one of the few team including Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings - that has never won the IPL. Despite making it to the playoffs on four occasions, RCB have failed to clinch the title, a situation the franchise is eager to change this year. Glenn Maxwell, who has set his base price at Rs 2 crore, is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in the mega auction, which will take place on November 24, 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. While there's a possibility of him returning to RCB for another stint by using the Right-To-Match (RTM) option, but securing the explosive all-rounder won't be straightforward as a fierce bidding war is expected by other franchises.