All Teams Retained Players 2026: Complete IPL 2026 Retention List, Released Players, And Remaining Purse Status

The IPL 2026 Retained Players List and Released Players 2026 announcements are done, with all 10 franchises finalising their IPL 2026 Retention List, ahead of the mini-auction on December 16.

Overview: IPL 2026 Retentions, Released Players 2026 & Auction Details

The IPL 2026 Retention and Auction Tracker is the one-stop destination for everything related to Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026, and franchise purse status.
Here, you’ll find every team’s IPL 2026 Retention List, the expected released players from each franchise, and confirmed purse figures once officially announced by the BCCI.

From the retention deadline to auction rules and trade updates, this guide provides a full breakdown of how teams are preparing for the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

IPL 2026 Retained and Released Players List For All Teams

Below is a summary of all 10 IPL teams, with links to each team’s detailed retention tracker. You can check every franchise’s retained players 2026, released players 2026, and remaining purse as of the latest updates.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

CSK Retained Players 2026: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Urvil Patel, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Anshul Kamboj, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, and Ramakrishna Ghosh.

CSK Released Players 2026: Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddharth, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Hooda, and Sam Curran.

CSK Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 43.40 crore.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

DC Retained Players 2026: Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijaya, Dushmantha Chameera, and T Natarajan.

DC Released Players 2026: Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, Sediqullah Atal, Darshan Nalkande, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and Jake Fraser-McGurk

DC Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 21.80 crore.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

GT Retained Players 2026: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, and Jayant Yadav.

GT Released Players 2026: Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, Kulwant Khejroliya, and Sherfane Rutherford.

GT Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 12.90 crore.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

KKR Retained Players 2026: Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, and Umran Malik.

KKR Released Players 2026: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Quinton de Kock, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Luvnith Sisodia, and Mayank Markande (traded).

KKR Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 64.30 crore.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

LSG Retained Players 2026: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan, Arshin Kulkarni, and Abdul Samad

LSG Released Players 2026: David Miller, Shamar Joseph, Akash Deep, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Aryan Juyal, Ravi Bishnoi and Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

LSG Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 22.95 crore.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

MI Retained Players 2026: Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma. Apart from that, they also retained Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Trent Boult, Mitch Santner, Corbin Bosch, Mayank Markande, Raj Bawa, AM Ghazanfar, and Ashwani Kumar.

MI Released Players 2026: Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lizaad Williams, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Vignesh Puthur, Bevon Jacobs, KL Srijith, and Satyanarayana Raju.

MI Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 2.75 crore.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

PBKS Retained Players 2026: Shreyas Iyer, Priyash Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyashak, Yash Thakur, Musheer Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Mitch Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Pyla Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, and Vishnu Vinod.

PBKS Released Players 2026: Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, and Pravin Dubey.

PBKS Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 11.50 crore.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

RR Retained Players 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, and Sandeep Sharma.

RR Released Players 2026: Nitish Rana, Kunal Singh Rathore, Sanju Samson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Akash Madhwal.

RR Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 16.05 crore.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

RCB Retained Players 2026: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thusara, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, and Rasikh Salam Dar.

RCB Released Players 2026: Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi, Tim Seifert, Mohit Rathee, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Agarwal, Swastik Chikara, and Blessing Muzarbani.

RCB Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 16.40 crore.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Retained Players 2026, Released Players 2026 & Remaining Purse

SRH Retained Players 2026: Aniket Verma, Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Pat Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Eshan Malinga, Harsh Dubey, Brydon Carse, and Ravichandran Smaran.

SRH Released Players 2026: Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Mohammed Shami, and Adam Zampa.

SRH Remaining Purse for IPL 2026 Auction: INR 25.50 crore.

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When was the IPL 2026 Retention Deadline?

The official IPL 2026 Retention Deadline was on November 15, 2025. Each franchise confirmed its Retained Players 2026 and Released Players 2026 lists, shaping the final IPL 2026 Retention List submitted to the BCCI.

How Many Players Could Teams Retain for IPL 2026?

In the IPL 2026 mini-auction scenario, there is no fixed limit on how many players each team can retain. Unlike a mega-auction (such as before IPL 2025), where franchises were restricted to retaining a certain number of players and had to release the rest, the 2026 season will be a standard mini-auction year. This means teams were free to retain as many players as they wish from their current squad – theoretically even the entire squad – and only release those players they choose to let go, based on performance or strategy. A team could retain 20+ players if they wanted, provided they stay within the overall squad size limit (usually 25 players) and salary cap.

It’s worth noting that any player not retained by Nov 15 will enter the auction pool (assuming they register for the auction). Also, because this is a mini-auction, the Right-to-Match (RTM) card is not available to franchises – teams had that option in the last mega-auction (IPL 2025) to match bids on one of their released players, but in 2026, no RTM can be used. In short, teams have full flexibility on retention count this year: they will retain all the players they value and release only the ones they don’t, without a numerical retention limit imposed.

When and Where is the IPL 2026 Auction?

The IPL 2026 auction date is expected to be on December 16, 2025. According to reports, the auction will be held in Abu Dhabi.

In terms of schedule, here’s the timeline: by November 15, the retention lists are locked in, and immediately after that, the player registration for the auction will close.

For IPL 2026, we can expect the registration to close in late November 2025, after which the BCCI will circulate the list of registered players to franchises and prune it into a final auction player pool (often a shortlist of players that teams are interested in).

Auction Date: It will be a one-day mini-auction (as opposed to the two-day mega auctions) on December 16.

IPL 2026 Auction Rules — Key Points

• Increased Salary Cap:
  • Each franchise will have a total purse of ₹151 crore for IPL 2026 (up from ₹120 crore in 2025).
  • Teams can only spend what remains after retaining players — retained player salaries are deducted from the purse.
  • Any freed-up funds from released players and minor annual increments add to the available balance.
• Player Match Fee:
  • From 2025 onward, players also earn an extra ₹7.5 lakh per match as a match fee (outside the purse).
  • Teams must budget this separately, though it doesn’t count toward the ₹151 crore cap.
• Squad Size and Composition:
  • Minimum 18 and maximum 25 players per team.
  • Up to 8 overseas players allowed per squad.
  • Only 4 overseas players can feature in a playing XI.
  • The Impact Player rule continues unchanged — teams can name 5 substitutes and use one tactical sub (Indian or overseas).
• Right-to-Match (RTM) Cards:
  • RTM cards will not be available in the 2026 mini-auction.
  • All released players must go through open bidding; no direct retention via RTM.
• Auction Order and Process:
  • Auction begins with marquee players, followed by category-wise sets (batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, wicketkeepers).
  • Open bidding format — paddle raises with set increments.
  • Unsold players may return in an accelerated auction round if teams express interest.
• Player Registration & Eligibility:
  • Indian players must have played at least one first-class or List A match.
  • Uncapped Under-19 players must also have played a domestic fixture to qualify.
  • Overseas players need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and at least one senior domestic match in their country.
  • Pakistani players remain ineligible under BCCI policy.
  • No age restrictions — any player meeting the criteria can register.
• Summary:
  • Teams enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with higher spending power and more strategic freedom.
  • The absence of RTM cards levels the playing field, ensuring all franchises have equal chances to buy released stars.
  • Expect fierce competition for marquee names as teams finalize their squads for the 2026 season.

IPL 2026 Trades and Transfers

The IPL 2026 pre-season featured an active trade window, with teams exploring several transfer possibilities. By rule, the trade window remains open until shortly before the auction, often closing a day or two before the retention deadline. Any player under contract can be traded to another franchise if all three parties — both teams and the player — agree. This flexibility allows franchises to rebalance their squads strategically before the auction.

The ongoing trade cycle saw one of the biggest trades in IPL history. Sanju Samson moved to CSK, while Ravindra Jadeja joined RR, his formed franchise.

Check out all trades from IPL 2008 to IPL 2026

The 2026 season may also include a mid-season trade or loan window, similar to recent editions, where unused or unsold players can be temporarily loaned to other teams during the tournament. These evolving transfer mechanisms show how the IPL continues to refine its player movement system, and 2026 could mark the first season where mid-season transfers are formally integrated into the rulebook.

What Happens After the IPL Retention Lists Are Announced?

Once all teams have submitted their IPL 2026 Retention List — meaning we officially know which Retained Players 2026 and Released Players 2026 each franchise has chosen — the IPL off-season transitions into the mini-auction preparation phase. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what follows after retention day.

Announcement of IPL 2026 Retained and Released Players

Shortly after the retention deadline, the IPL releases an official media statement or update featuring the IPL 2026 Retained Players List and the IPL 2026 Released Players List for every team.

Fans quickly learn about the biggest releases — the headline names who often dominate social media.

Franchises will also post graphics and videos on their official handles, highlighting who’s staying and who’s leaving. This page will update the “IPL 2026 Released Players List” section below with all confirmed names once the official data is made public.

Updated IPL 2026 Auction Purses For Each Team After Retentions

Following the finalisation of the IPL 2026 Retention List, every franchise’s remaining purse is recalculated. Each released player frees up his previous contract value, directly adding back to the team’s purse for the IPL 2026 Mini Auction.

For instance, if a team retained players worth INR 80 crore from a total salary cap of INR 151 crore, their remaining purse initially stands at INR 71 crore. Releasing an INR 10 crore player would raise that to INR 81 crore.

Check out the final remaining purse amount for each team before IPL 2026 auction.

Finalising the IPL 2026 Auction Player Pool

After teams confirm their Retained Players 2026, the collective list of Released Players 2026 becomes one half of the IPL 2026 Auction Player Pool. The other half is made up of new player registrations — domestic talents who were not part of IPL 2025, and overseas cricketers seeking contracts for the upcoming season.

The BCCI compiles this data into a master list of 700–800 players, which is later pruned into a final auction shortlist. Each franchise is typically asked to nominate around 40–50 players they’re interested in, and only those with at least one nomination make the final pool.

By early December 2025, we can expect to see the official IPL 2026 Auction Player List released — complete with base prices and notable overseas sign-ups. This will include all the big names from the IPL 2026 Released Players List and several surprise new entrants.

IPL 2026 Auction Event and Post-Auction Trades

The IPL 2026 Mini Auction — expected in mid-December — marks the next major step after the IPL 2026 Retention List release. On auction day, teams bid on available players to complete their squads based on their remaining purse and positional needs.

After the auction concludes, a brief post-auction trade window usually reopens for a few days.
This allows franchises to exchange recently purchased players or adjust roster balance. However, major post-auction trades are rare, especially after a mini-auction.

For unsold players — including those from the Released Players 2026 list — there remains a possibility of being picked up later as injury replacements during the tournament.

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