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Cricket PlayersIPL Retention Highlights: IPL legends on the move after surprise retention calls; KKR with biggest pre-auction purse
IPL Retention Highlights: The IPL teams decide their rosters in the build-up to next month's auction, with many big-budget players being axed from their franchises as they look to create room for the players who might take them to the trophy.
- 2:20 PM IST, Nov 15And now auction planning begins
- 2:10 PM IST, Nov 15Which team is the happiest? Which team is the unhappiest?
- 2:04 PM IST, Nov 15Which released player will be most in-demand?
- 1:45 PM IST, Nov 15Ponting is very blunt about releasing Maxwell
- 1:33 PM IST, Nov 15Liam Livingstone reacts to being released by the champions
- 1:20 PM IST, Nov 15CSK CEO explains rare decision to trade
- 1:14 PM IST, Nov 15Jayawardene explains MI's retention and trade policy
- 1:02 PM IST, Nov 15RR mentor Kumar Sangakkara reflects on pre-retention trades
- 12:55 PM IST, Nov 15Defending champions RCB get a budget boost with 16.40 crore available
- 12:52 PM IST, Nov 1521.8 crore at DC's disposal with the team looking strong
- 12:48 PM IST, Nov 15LSG with 22.95 crores but heavy-duty players still on the books
- 12:45 PM IST, Nov 1512.90 crore at hand for Gujarat Titans, Indian core their strength
- 12:43 PM IST, Nov 15SRH have 25.5 crore in hand but hold on to their core
- 12:38 PM IST, Nov 15Punjab Kings have 11.5 crore to pick up 4 slots
- 12:33 PM IST, Nov 15RR go in with just over 16 crore in purse but work to do
- 12:31 PM IST, Nov 15CSK confirm their captain for next season after Samson comes in!
- 12:29 PM IST, Nov 15Chennai with 43+ crore at their disposal
- 12:26 PM IST, Nov 15KKR with a whopping 64.3 crore in their pocket
- 12:24 PM IST, Nov 15MI with smallest purse and fewest slots remaining
- 12:20 PM IST, Nov 15Full list of released players
- 12:05 PM IST, Nov 15KKR also release Spencer Johnson, Sakariya
- 11:56 AM IST, Nov 15David Miller, Ravi Bishnoi, and Akash Deep on their way out from LSG!
- 11:51 AM IST, Nov 15Gujarat Titans hang on to their core, but Coetzee released
- 11:49 AM IST, Nov 15Delhi Capitals rlease pair of overseas openers along with Mohit Sharma
- 11:47 AM IST, Nov 15Big moves from SRH as 8 players released
- 11:46 AM IST, Nov 15Defending champs RCB let go of Liam Livingstone
- 11:44 AM IST, Nov 15Confirmed for Punjab Kings – Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell are on their way out!
- 11:41 AM IST, Nov 15Sri Lankan spin duo exit the door for Rajasthan Royals!
- 11:39 AM IST, Nov 15No massive shock releases for Mumbai Indians
- 11:37 AM IST, Nov 15Big releases for KKR! Dre Russ, Venkatesh, de Kock, Nortje all depart
- 11:33 AM IST, Nov 15Pathirana, Hooda, Tripathi headline CSK releases
- 11:15 AM IST, Nov 15Andre Russell on his way to the auction!
- 11:05 AM IST, Nov 15Day 2 at a close and retention announcement around the corner
- 10:44 AM IST, Nov 15Will Jacks set to stay in Mumbai? Merry-go-round continues
- 10:32 AM IST, Nov 15Pathirana to move on from CSK?
- 10:15 AM IST, Nov 15A premium wicketkeeper in the auction? Josh Inglis to be released by Punjab Kings!
- 10:10 AM IST, Nov 15DC make a decision on T Natarajan!
- 9:59 AM IST, Nov 15IPL builds the buzz on social media
- 9:34 AM IST, Nov 15Southee, Watson join KKR coaching setup
- 9:22 AM IST, Nov 15RR owner breaks silence on Samson trade
- 9:13 AM IST, Nov 15Ravindra Jadeja reacts to RR move
- 8:48 AM IST, Nov 15RR likely to release some big names
- 8:41 AM IST, Nov 15CSK to stir the pot?
- 8:35 AM IST, Nov 15Will the Punjab Kings part ways with Glenn Maxwell?
- 8:31 AM IST, Nov 15Kolkata Knight Riders’ potential releases
- 8:30 AM IST, Nov 15Gujarat Titans’ potential releases
- 8:29 AM IST, Nov 15Delhi Capitals’ potential releases
- 8:06 AM IST, Nov 15More official confirmations!
- 8:04 AM IST, Nov 15Devon Conway bids adieu to CSK!
- 7:55 AM IST, Nov 15Samson to CSK!
- 7:53 AM IST, Nov 15Hello and welcome everyone!
IPL Retention LIVE Updates: The IPL retention announcements delivered a wave of shockers as franchises made some bold and unexpected calls. Chennai Super Kings stunned fans by releasing Matheesha Pathirana, while Kolkata Knight Riders chose to part ways with Venkatesh Iyer, their INR 23.75 crore buy from last year. Punjab Kings added to the surprises by bidding farewell to Glenn Maxwell, and in another major move, Delhi Capitals decided to move on from Faf du Plessis. With such big names let go, the build-up to the auction has become even more electrifying....Read More
Enough waiting. The moment of reckoning has arrived. As all IPL franchises prepare for the big leap ahead of the 2026 auction, a mix of expected calls and contentious decisions is set to unfold. With a month left before the hammer drops on each player, the retention window takes centre stage, ready to grip fans and players alike with bold, explosive choices. Some stars will earn a second chance; others may find themselves out of favour. The D-Day for retentions is here, and if history is any indication, it’s wise to expect the unexpected.
Retention Day for IPL 2026 arrives on Saturday, November 15, offering fans the first real insight into how the ten franchises are shaping their squads for next season. The auction will follow on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Unlike last year’s mega auction, teams can retain as many players as they wish, allowing them to preserve their core instead of rebuilding from scratch. Mini-auctions are rarely used for sweeping overhauls; they typically involve fine-tuning rather than major resets.
That’s why it’s unlikely that many big names or high-value signings from last season will be released, though Venkatesh Iyer may be an exception. Purchased for ₹23.75 crore as the third-most expensive player, he returned only 142 runs from 11 games, which could prompt Kolkata Knight Riders to release him and attempt a cheaper buyback in December. Other possible releases include Quinton de Kock ( ₹3.6 crore) and Anrich Nortje ( ₹6.5 crore).
Lucknow Super Giants may part ways with Ravi Bishnoi, David Miller, Akash Deep, and Shamar Joseph as they reshape their squad. CSK are also expected to make sweeping changes. After trading Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran for RR captain Sanju Samson, they are likely to release Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, and Jamie Overton.
IPL Retention LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome everyone!
IPL Retention LIVE Updates: Before the hype of the new IPL season kicks in, franchises quietly make some of their toughest calls. As teams sift through data and scouting reports, familiar faces can suddenly appear expendable, price tags start to feel burdensome, and even fan favourites find themselves on release lists. It’s the ruthless side of the tournament, where emotions are ignored and players are judged purely on value, fitness, and future potential. With that in mind, we look team by team at the most likely players to be let go - from overseas stars who couldn’t justify their fee to Indian role-players who faded as plans shifted. Some exits will feel inevitable, others surprising, but each move frees up cap space and shapes how strong or vulnerable a franchise looks heading into the auction.
