IPL 2026 Retentions: Biggest Surprise Release By CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, DC, PBKS, RR, LSG & GT Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction
The IPL 2026 retention window delivered major shocks as all 10 franchises released at least one big star ahead of the IPL 2025 mini-auction. CSK let go of Devon Conway, DC released Faf du Plessis, GT moved on from Gerald Coetzee, while KKR ended the Andre Russell era. LSG parted ways with David Miller, MI released Arjun Tendulkar, and PBKS cut ties with Glenn Maxwell. RR traded out Sanju Samson, RCB dropped Liam Livingstone, and SRH released Adam Zampa. These high-profile exits set up a blockbuster IPL auction with intense bidding wars and massive squad reshuffles expected.
Nov 15, 2025, 18:05 PM IST
IPL 2026 Probable Retention & Release List Of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, SRH, RR, PBKS, LSG, GT, DC Players - In Pics
As the IPL 2026 mega auction approaches, franchises are finalizing their retained and released players, shaping the tournament’s competitive landscape. Teams like CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, LSG, GT, DC, RR, PBKS, and SRH have strategically retained star performers while releasing key players to balance their remaining purse for auction buys. Highlights include MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Jofra Archer securing retention, while players like Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Shami may be released. This IPL 2026 retention list and player release analysis provide fans and analysts crucial insights ahead of the upcoming auction and team reshuffles.
Nov 14, 2025, 12:28 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin Likely To Exit CSK Ahead Of IPL 2026: What’s Behind The Veteran’s Request?
Ravichandran Ashwin has formally asked Chennai Super Kings to release them ahead of IPL 2026 due to his poor stint in IPL 2025.
Aug 08, 2025, 15:22 PM IST
Sanju Samson To Leave Rajasthan Royals? Six Players On IPL 2026 Trade List Amid CSK, KKR Interest
Rajasthan Royals may trade six key players ahead of IPL 2026, with captain Sanju Samson’s future uncertain amid interest from CSK and KKR.
Jul 02, 2025, 08:23 AM IST