The year 2025 turned historic as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their first IPL title, ending an 18-year wait. The Rajat Patidar-led side delivered a remarkable campaign and sealed the trophy with a win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. The franchise made only minor adjustments to its aging roster before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. RCB used multiple veteran players during the previous season and most of these players now face their career end. Three RCB players will consider retirement from Indian Premier League 2026 after this season ends. Josh Hazlewood: Josh Hazlewood, who RCB fans call "HazleGod" has faced multiple injuries since November 2022. The Australian pacer missed both the The Ashes and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup because of his persistent hamstring and Achilles tendon injuries. Although Hazlewood has arrived in India and joined the RCB camp doubts remain about his availability for the opening match. He has reached his 35th birthday which shows his progression toward retirement from professional sports. He plans to play IPL 2026 as his last season because he wants to build his international cricket career with the Australia national team. Krunal Pandya: Krunal Pandya has established himself as a clutch performer who delivers crucial performances during high-pressure situations in the IPL. The experienced all-rounder won three titles with Mumbai Indians before he signed with Lucknow Super Giants and eventually joined Bengaluru. Krunal played a vital position during RCB's championship victory last year. The Baroda-born all-rounder now aged 35 has experienced reduced athletic performance especially during his bowling activities. The team will substitute him with Swapnil Singh if he performs poorly during IPL 2026 which puts him among the players who might retire after the season. Krunal shows extreme fitness which results in his excellent performance during fielding activities. Virat Kohli: The final name on the list is Virat Kohli. The tournament’s all-time leading run-scorer remains incredibly fit and still craves runs. TheIPL trophy dream he had long waited for became a reality during the previous season which now may affect his drive to play cricket. Kohli has already stepped away from two international formats and now represents India national cricket team only in ODIs. He plans to retire from IPL after the 2026 season because his main objective is to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. Kohli continues to be one of the most fit players on the RCB team at the age of 37. The Aditya Birla Group-led consortium bought the franchise which may bring an end to the historic partnership between Kohli and Bengaluru. RCB will start their IPL 2026 season with a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday March 28 in Bengaluru.