Latest Updates on IPL 2025

Mohit Sharma, part of India's 2015 ODI World Cup squad, has retired from all formats. The Haryana pacer played 26 ODIs and eight T20Is and featured in 100-plus IPL matches

One surprising omission from the longlist is Glenn Maxwell. The Australian allrounder, bought by Punjab Kings for INR 4.2 crore last year, is recovering from a fractured finger.

Russell has been a key figure for KKR since 2014, helping the franchise secure three IPL titles.

Post-2020, du Plessis enjoyed a resurgence as a premier batter in the IPL, first finishing runner-up in the 2021 scoring charts and then repeating the feat in 2023

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Sangakkara, who has been serving as Director of Cricket since 2021, previously held the position of head coach between 2021 and 2024.

The auction before the 19th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

CSK have released 11 players, the most among the 10 franchises, as they attempt to reset after finishing bottom of the table for the first time in their IPL history

The franchise, which has consistently been a strong contender since their debut in 2022, has largely kept their core intact, focusing on retaining key players for the upcoming season.

IPL 2026's retention list is defined by three themes: the blockbuster Jadeja-Samson-Curran swap, the release of several global stars, and franchises making sharp value

The franchise released bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an all-cash transfer, with the young left-armer set to join his new team at his existing fee of ₹30 lakh.

Among overseas players, LSG have parted ways with David Miller and West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph. These moves mark the franchise's strategic adjustments as they prepare for the upcoming season

One of the more surprising decisions is the retention of New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson.

In addition to the core trio, Delhi Capitals have strengthened their squad by adding depth across all departments.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru too have made their retentions public now with the team retaining most of their players who helped them clinch their maiden IPL title last season.

In a surprising move, long-time RR captain Sanju Samson has been traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Russell, who joined KKR in 2014, had been one of the franchise's longest-serving and most influential overseas players

Pathirana's release follows two injury-affected seasons and a notable dip in form.

The franchise has retained Heinrich Klaasen, their most expensive and most impactful recent signing, reaffirming his central role in SRH's batting plans.

Sources close to the negotiations reveal that the trade is expected to be an all-cash deal, with Lucknow Super Giants set to pay SRH INR 10 crore (approximately $1.12 million).