The 10 IPL teams have finalized their player retentions, releases, and trades ahead of the 2026 mini-auction. Some notable trades include Ravindra Jadeja moving from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson. Other players like Nitish Rana, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami have also switched teams before the retention deadline.
Each franchise has released a list of players, with Chennai Super Kings letting go of players like Sam Curran and Deepak Hooda, while Delhi Capitals released Faf du Plessis and Mohit Sharma. The squads have undergone changes with trades and releases, as teams aim to find the perfect balance for the upcoming season.
The squads for the upcoming season are taking shape, with players like Ruturaj Gaikwad leading Chennai Super Kings, Axar Patel captaining Delhi Capitals, and Shubman Gill leading Gujarat Titans. Lucknow Super Giants have acquired players like Mohammed Shami, while Mumbai Indians have strengthened their squad with trades for Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, and Shardul Thakur.
Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have also made changes to their squads. With the auction approaching, teams are working to build competitive squads for the upcoming IPL season. The new season promises to be exciting with fresh faces and strategic team compositions.
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