Sat Nov 15 15:22:10 UTC 2025: Summary:
Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, all 10 franchises have announced their retained and released players. Several high-profile players such as Glenn Maxwell, Faf Du Plessis, and Andre Russell will be available for the auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. The article also provides a team-by-team breakdown of retained players, released players, traded players, and the remaining purse for each franchise. Key trades include Sanju Samson to CSK, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR, Sherfane Rutherford and Mayank Markande to MI, Mohammed Shami and Arjun Tendulkar to LSG, and Nitish Rana to DC.
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IPL 2026 Auction: Maxwell, Du Plessis, Russell Among Stars Released as Teams Finalize Rosters
Abu Dhabi – The Indian Premier League is gearing up for its 2026 season, and the stage is set for a thrilling auction following the announcement of retained and released players by all 10 franchises. The mini-auction is expected to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
Several prominent names are heading to the auction pool, including Glenn Maxwell, Faf Du Plessis, Andre Russell, David Miller, and Ravi Bishnoi, giving teams a chance to bolster their squads with seasoned talent.
Chennai Super Kings will enter the auction with a substantial Rs 43.40 crore purse after releasing players like Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway. They have also traded for Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have a smaller purse of Rs 2.75 crore after acquiring Sherfane Rutherford from Gujarat Titans and Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants. They released Reece Topley and Arjun Tendulkar.
Kolkata Knight Riders boast the largest purse at Rs 64.30 crore, having released Andre Russell and Quinton de Kock. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 16.40 crore remaining after letting go of Liam Livingstone and Mayank Agarwal. Punjab Kings have a purse of Rs 11.50 crore after releasing Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Hardie.
Gujarat Titans have Rs 12.90 crore for the auction, while Rajasthan Royals have Rs 16.05 crore after trading for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, releasing Sanju Samson. Sunrisers Hyderabad have Rs 25.50 crore available and traded Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants. Lucknow Super Giants have Rs 22.95 crore remaining and traded for Mohammed Shami and Arjun Tendulkar. Delhi Capitals have Rs 21.80 crore in their purse after releasing Faf du Plessis and trading for Nitish Rana.
The IPL 2026 auction promises to be a high-stakes event, as teams strategically maneuver to acquire the players they need to build a championship-winning squad.
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