Under the IPL's maximum-fee rule, an overseas player's auction fee is capped at the lower of the highest retention slab and the highest price fetched at the previous mega auction.
Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur believes Sairaj Patil could attract big bids at the IPL 2026 auction, citing his Mumbai T20 League exploits and strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy showings.
The IPL 2026 Auction is scheduled to begin on December 16 (Tuesday), 2025. The IPL mini auction 2026 will begin at 2:30 PM IST.
On December 16, IPL 2026 auction is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST in Abu Dhabi. All the ten IPL franchisees are set to spent around Rs 237.55 crore to fill up 77 available slots.
RCB, which lifted its first IPL trophy in 2025, became the second most valuable IPL brand at $105 million
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
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.
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.
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?
Markande, who made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2018, enjoyed a breakout season with a memorable three-wicket haul in his very first match.
Arjun, who was bought by MI for Rs 30 lakh in the 2023 auction, featured in the side's plans since IPL 2021, though he made his debut only in the 2023 edition, going on to play four matches
Aditya Birla Real Estate has partnered with Gujarat Titans as the principal sponsor for IPL 2026, aiming to strengthen brand presence and connect with fans across India through cricket
Months after RCB's first IPL crown, Diageo plans to sell both the men's and women's teams. Strategic reasons, valuation, and timeline explained.
Diageo, the parent company of United Spirits, plans to divest its stake in IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Tech chart suggests United Spirits stock can potentially zoom up to 28% from here.
Veteran Australian coach Tom Moody joins Lucknow Super Giants as global director of cricket ahead of IPL 2026 auction, marking his return to the league after leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022.
This comes after the IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025
A report released by D&P Advisory, titled 'Beyond 22 Yards 2025', said that the value of IPL fell by 8 per cent in 2025 compared to ₹82,700 crore in 2024
Reports suggest that Devon Conway, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, and Sam Curran may find themselves on CSK's release list