All IPL franchises are preparing for the Mini Auction coming soon. Teams must finalize their retention lists by November 15, 2025. The released players of IPL 2026 will enter the auction pool.
All Teams Make Major Changes
Chennai Super Kings:
CSK might release around 10 players from their squad. They want to recover Rs 29 crore for buying new talent. CSK finished last in IPL 2025 and needs fresh faces badly.
- Rahul Tripathi
- Devon Conway
- Deepak Hooda
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Vijay Shankar
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Shreyas Gopal
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Jamie Overton
Delhi Capitals:
The DC plans to let go of 8 released players soon. They have Rs 19 crore available for the mini auction. DC’s mid-season collapse in 2025 forced them to rethink everything.
- Karun Nair
- Ajay Mandal
- Darshan Nalkande
- Madhav Tiwari
- Manvanth Kumar
- Sediqullah Atal
- Tripurana Vijay
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Mohit Sharma
Gujarat Titans:
GT will release 7 players to refresh their lineup. Overseas players face the axe as GT targets Rs 11 crore.
- Kumar Khushagra
- Dasun Shanaka
- Glenn Phillips
- Jayant Yadav
- Karim Janat
- Gurnoor Brar
- Ishant Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders:
KKR is aiming for a balanced squad after having a poor season last year. They are likely to release 7 players and have ₹36 crore for strategic reinforcements.
- Manish Pandey
- Rovman Powell
- Venkatesh Iyey
- Luvnith Sisodiya
- Chetan Sakariya
- Shivam Shukla
- Spencer Johnson
Lucknow Super Giants:
LSG release 7 players to create roster space. They need quality all-rounders and batting support for IPL 2026. LSG has Rs 18 crore to spend at the auction.
- Aryan Juyal
- Matthew Breetzke
- Yuvraj Choudhary
- Shamar Joseph
- M. Siddharth
- Mayank Yadav
- Mohsin Khan
Mumbai Indians:
MI will keep most of its core group intact. They released only a couple of overseas players this time. MI has approximately Rs 7 crore for tactical additions only.
- Deepak Chahar
- Shrijith Krishnan
- Lizaad Williams
- Mujeeb ur Rahman
- Reece Topley
- Raghu Sharma
- Satyanarayana Raju
Punjab Kings:
PBKS might release Glenn Maxwell due to inconsistent performances lately. They have around Rs 10 crore available for new signings. PBKS wants reliable players who deliver consistently every match.
- Harnoor Pannu
- Vishnu Vinod
- Aaron Hardie
- Glenn Maxwell
- Xavier Bartlett
- Kyle Jamieson
Rajasthan Royals:
RR make minimal changes with just 5 player releases. They free up Rs 6 crore for necessary squad adjustments. RR finished strong last season and wants continuity mainly.
- Ashok Sharma
- Kunal Rathore
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Maheesh Theekshana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
RCB release only 3 players from their squad. The defending champions have Rs 14 crore left for acquisitions. RCB won IPL 2025 and trusts their winning combination.
- Liam Livingstone
- Abhinandan Singh
- Mohit Rathee
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
SRH plans a bowling attack revamp by releasing 5 players. They get Rs 21 crore for signing quality bowlers. The released players of IPL 2026 include many big names surprisingly.
- Sachin Baby
- Adam Zampa
- Mohammed Shami
- Rahul Chahar
- Wiaan Mulder
The final date of the IPL 2026 released players list is coming closer and soon we will have the official list of all 10 teams.
