IPL 2025 News

Cameron Green tops list of 45 players in INR 2 Cr IPL 2026 Auction bracket

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.

Andre Russell retires from IPL, joins KKR as power coach ahead of IPL 2026

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

Du Plessis opts out of IPL 2026 for PSL; shares emotional post on Instagram

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

Rajasthan Royals confirm Sangakkara as new head coach for IPL 2026

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

IPL 2026 auction date, time, available purse, slots, live streaming details

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

IPL 2026 retentions Highlights: CSK release Pathirana; KKR release Russell, Venkatesh

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

IPL 2026 Retention: Gujarat Titans' retained, released players; full list

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 retentions: Full list of retained, traded, released players with salary

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

IPL 2026 Retention: Mumbai Indians' retained, released players; full list

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.

IPL 2026 retention: LSG's full list of retained players and players' salary

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

IPL 2026 Retention: Punjab Kings' retained, released players; full list

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

IPL 2026 Retention: Delhi Capitals' retained, released players; full list

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

IPL 2026 retention: RCB's full list of retained players and players' salary

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.

IPL 2026 Retention: Rajasthan Royals' retained, released players; full list

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

IPL 2026 Retention: KKR's full list of retained players and players' salary

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

IPL 2026 Retention: CSK's full list of retained players and players' salary

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

IPL 2026 Retention: SRH's full list of retained players and players' salary

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

IPL 2026: Mohd Shami to play under Pant's captaincy at Lucknow Super Giants

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).

Toughest ever decision: CSK CEO explains why Jadeja traded for Samson

CSK MD Kasi Viswanathan reveals why the franchise made the tough call to trade Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran for Sanju Samson ahead of IPL 2026.

Rs 4 crore pay cut! Why Jadeja chose RR over a bigger CSK pay cheque

His return to the franchise that first dubbed him Rockstar marks a full-circle moment - but it also raises a key question: why would one of the IPL's top all-rounders accept a reduced salary now?