IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: Pathirana, Maxwell, De Kock among big names to be released

IPL 2026 Retentions live: RR had the smartest move?👏

Rajasthan Royals deserve credit for executing two major strategic moves ahead of IPL 2026. Bringing in Ravindra Jadeja significantly boosts their spin attack, fielding strength and lower-order hitting, while acquiring Donovan Ferreira at a low cost adds fresh finishing firepower. 

Sam Curran’s arrival as a fast-bowling all-rounder further strengthens their balance. RR have long struggled with depth beyond No. 7, and this trio directly addresses that gap. 

If Ferreira delivers on his current form and Jadeja anchors the middle and lower order, the Royals could finally overcome their long-standing finishing issues! Kudos to the management!👏

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: MI's emotional post for Arjun Tendulkar🥹

MI's post for Arjun Tendulkar [Source: Screengrab]

"Thank you, Arjun for being a valued member of the Mumbai Indians family. Everyone at MI wishes you the very best for the next chapter of your journey with Lucknow Super Giants. We are proud to have been a part of your development and look forward to seeing you continue to grow and get opportunities to make your mark," MI wrote on their official X handle...

IPL 2026 Retentions live: How good is the Donovan Ferreira trade for RR?🤔

Rajasthan Royals securing Donovan Ferreira offers depth, but integrating him into the playing XI will be trouble. With overseas spots likely occupied by Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga and Sam Curran, dropping Shimron Hetmyer becomes the only route to accommodate Ferreira.

However, Hetmyer has been a proven finisher for RR, while Ferreira, despite his promise, is yet to make a meaningful impact in the IPL. Releasing a player they developed into a reliable middle-order force for an untested option appears risky...

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: PBKS to retain Lockie Ferguson🤔

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is set to be retained by Punjab Kings despite suffering a serious injury in April during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he limped off after bowling just two deliveries.

PBKS are expected to bring in fellow New Zealander Kyle Jamieson as his replacement, with Jamieson listed among the released players.

Punjab Kings had signed Ferguson at his base price of ₹2 crore and have opted to keep him. Other overseas names the franchise is likely to retain include Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, and Mitchell Owen.

IPL 2026 Retentions live: KKR likely to release seven players including Moeen Ali, De Kock!!📢

KKR is all set to release these seven players ahead of the retention window closing! Many big names and a loft of purse value freed up!

-Moeen Ali

-Luvnith Sisodia

-Rahmanullah Gurbaz

-Chetan Sakariya

-Venkatesh Iyer

-Quinton de Kock

-Anrich Nortje

IPL 2026 Retentions: Matheesha Pathirana to be released by CSK!

It is almost official now, Chennai Super Kings have decided to let go of their young pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana ahead of IPL 2026 auction...

Matheesha Pathirana [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

The CSK youngster would certainly be bought back in the upcoming auction but for now, he has been released as the retention window closes at 3:00 PM IST.

IPL 2026 Retentions live: Nitish Rana in DC is a good trade?🤔

Delhi Capitals brought in Nitish Rana ahead of the PL 2026 retentions and it seems like a move that has been roped in to strengthen the middle order of DC.

KL Rahul might come out to open as Rana will take command in No. 3 or No. 4. Tristan Stubbs and Karun Nair will be following Rana given the ex-KKR star's strong credentials in those positions.

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: Ravindra Jadeja opens up on joining RR!🗣️🩷

"Rajasthan Royals gave me my first platform and my first taste of victory. Coming back feels special - it's not just a team for me, it's home. Rajasthan Royals is where I won my first IPL, and I hope to win more with this current group of players," an emotional Ravindra Jadeja says...

Kumar Sangakkara shared his thoughts on addition of the star all-rounder!

"He's [Jadeja] fearless, adaptable, and thrives in pressure situations with both bat and ball. Together, Jadeja and Sam give us balance, leadership, and the kind of match-winning depth we want as we build for the future," Sangakkara said.

IPL 2026 Retentions live: Sanju Samson pens heartfelt note!

“We are only here for a short period of time” Gave MY everything to this franchise,enjoyed some great cricket,made some lifetime relations,treated everyone in the franchise as my family..And when its time..I AM moving On..😊🙏🏽Shall always be grateful for everything..." - Sanju Samson's Instagram Post!!

Sanju Samson's Instagram post with CSK's welcome pic [Source: Screengrab]

 - An emotional goodbye from Chetta...🥹

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: KL Rahul for KKR?🗣️

Absolutely no certainty here... KKR is super excited to bring in LSG's premier batter; however, buzz says LSG is not willing to trade KL Rahul if Rinku Singh is not being offered.. Venkatesh Iyer is up for trade, but LSG turns a blind eye to anyone other than Rinku...

Scroll down to see the official Trade List of franchises IPL released today morning!⬇️

IPL 2026 Retentions live: Who might be the new skipper of RR?🧢

Well, there are plenty of options but let's take a look at the most closest and most possible options here:

- Riyan Parag
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Ravindra Jadeja

Well, as of now, Riyan Parag seems the most viable option for the fanbase perspective as well as the management. Nevertheless, Jaiswal, and the arrival of 'Thalapathy' cannot be completely ignored!!!

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: CSK CEO's official statement on the Samson-Jadeja decision🚨

"It has been a very tough decision, leaving out Jaddu, who has been responsible for the success of CSK over the years - team management took the toughest decision with a mutual agreement with the players" - CSK MD Kasi Viswanathan on the trade...📢

IPL 2026 Retentions: Sanjiv Goenka welcomes Mohammed Shami!

Sanjiv Goenka's tweet! [Source: Screengrab]

 - The ace pacer is now officially in LSG and the owner can't keep calm about it!!

IPL 2026 Retentions live: MI youngster Vignesh Puthur set to be retained?

Vignesh Puthur, Mumbai Indians’ young left-arm chinaman from Malappuram, is set to be retained by the franchise. The promising spinner made a strong impression in IPL 2025 with a three-wicket haul on debut.

Although an injury sidelined him after just a few matches last season, MI continue to back Puthur and view the Kerala-born talent as a long-term prospect.

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: Maxwell's fate in PBKS?

Punjab Kings are expected to retain most of their squad for IPL 2026, unlike previous seasons. Only a handful of players are likely to be released, with Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Hardie emerging as the major names who could be let go. Maxwell’s underwhelming performances for PBKS may be a key factor behind his possible release.

IPL 2026 Retentions live: Which players CSK might release?

Chennai Super Kings are expected to part ways with several major players ahead of the auction, including Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, and Jamie Overton. Additionally, Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from the IPL will free up an extra ₹9.25 crore for the franchise.

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: RCB to let go of these players...?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL 2025 champions, are expected to let go of a few big names. Liam Livingstone is likely to be released, and Rasikh Salam Dar, the costliest uncapped player in IPL 2025, is also set to be shown the door.

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: KKR set to release big names!

Venkatesh Iyer, Anrich Nortje, and Quinton de Kock are expected to be released by Kolkata Knight Riders, a move that will free up nearly INR 32 crore in their purse for the IPL 2026 auction...🤯

Scroll down to see the official Trade List of franchises IPL released today morning!⬇️

IPL 2026 Retentions live: What are the Retentions? How it works?

• The IPL 2026 season will have a mini-auction on December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, with released players and new names entering the bidding pool.
• Unlike the IPL 2025 mega auction, no franchise can use the Right-to-Match (RTM) card this year, making all auction bids completely open.
• Each team’s auction purse will increase based on the value of players they release, giving heavy-releasing sides like CSK and RR more spending power.
• Franchises face no limit on the number of players they can retain for IPL 2026, a rule applied only in non–mega auction years.
• Every team must keep its squad size within the limit of 25 players, including both Indian and overseas cricketers.
• The trade window remains open until the retention deadline, enabling teams to complete swaps or all-cash deals before the mini-auction.

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: Full official list of Trades released!🚨📢

Ravindra Jadeja

Senior all-rounder and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ravindra Jadeja will turn out for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming IPL season after a successful trade. As part of the trade, his league fee has been revised from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore.

Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper and India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is set to join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at his existing fee of INR 18 crore.

Sam Curran

England all-rounder Sam Curran will shift from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) at his existing fee of INR 2.4 crore after a successful trade.

Mohammed Shami

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami will play for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami was SRH’s second-costliest signing ahead of IPL 2025 at INR 10 crore and will move to LSG at the same fee.

Mayank Markande

Leg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to Mumbai Indians (MI) after a trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Bought by KKR for INR 30 lakh, he will rejoin MI at the same fee.

Arjun Tendulkar

Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar has been traded to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) from Mumbai Indians. He will join LSG at his existing fee of INR 30 lakh.

Nitish Rana

Left-handed batter Nitish Rana will now represent Delhi Capitals (DC) after a trade from Rajasthan Royals (RR). He will continue at his current fee of INR 4.2 crore, the price RR paid for him before IPL 2025.

Donovan Ferreira

All-rounder Donovan Ferreira will return to his original IPL side, Rajasthan Royals (RR), after being traded from Delhi Capitals (DC). Under the trade terms, his fee has been revised from INR 75 lakh to INR 1 crore.

IPL 2026 Retentions live updates: Where to watch the retention list?

There is a lot of confusion between followers regarding where to watch the retention list of IPL 2026. Don't worry, there is a one stop solution to watch all the retained and released players live. The IPL 2026 Retention lists will start getting revealed from 5:00 PM IST on November 15, with live coverage on Star Sports channels and on JioHotstar.

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