IPL 2026 Retentions & Releases: Full Team-Wise List
The ten IPL franchises have officially announced their retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With blockbuster trades, surprise exits, and strategic retentions, the stage is set for another thrilling season.
Key Highlights
- RCB: Defending champions retain Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Mohammed Siraj. Big release: Liam Livingstone.
- CSK: MS Dhoni continues, alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad. Ravindra Jadeja traded to Rajasthan Royals.
- MI: Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah retained; Tim David released.
- GT: Shubman Gill retained as captain; Rashid Khan stays. Matthew Wade released.
- SRH: Heinrich Klaasen retained; Bhuvneshwar Kumar released.
- KKR: Shock move—Andre Russell released, Ajinkya Rahane retained.
- DC: Rishabh Pant retained; David Warner released.
- LSG: KL Rahul retained; Marcus Stoinis released.
- PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan retained; Sam Curran released.
- RR: Sanju Samson retained; Ravindra Jadeja returns after 17 years.
Salary Purse Remaining (Approx.)
| Franchise | Purse Left (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|
| RCB | 12.5 |
| CSK | 15.0 |
| MI | 9.8 |
| GT | 11.2 |
| SRH | 14.0 |
| KKR | 18.5 (highest) |
| DC | 13.0 |
| LSG | 10.5 |
| PBKS | 16.0 |
| RR | 12.0 |
Major Trades
- Ravindra Jadeja → Rajasthan Royals (from CSK)
- Andre Russell → Released by KKR
- Liam Livingstone → Released by RCB
What This Means
- RCB enter IPL 2026 as defending champions with a largely intact squad.
- KKR’s release of Russell signals a fresh rebuild strategy.
- RR’s reunion with Jadeja adds star power and balance.
- CSK & MI continue to back their core legends while freeing purse for new signings.
IPL 2026 mini auction promises fireworks with big names now in the pool. Fans can expect intense bidding wars for Russell, Livingstone, and Warner.
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