IPL 2026 Retention Update: The wait and excitement for the upcoming IPL 2026 Retention is about to get over. Fans are ready to witness their favourite players to be retained with their respected teams and who might get released.
The retention announcements are set to happen on November 15 at 5 PM, this will mark the unofficial start of the IPL 2026 season’s build-up. This crucial date will determine the core strength and available salary purse for all ten franchises ahead of the mini-auction, which is likely to be held around 15 or 16 December.
IPL RETENTION LIVE FROM 5PM ON SATURDAY. pic.twitter.com/YT9zmuVZhE
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Key Player Decisions and Trade Buzz
Unlike a mega-auction year, the IPL 2026 rules allow franchises to retain a number of players, provided they adhere to the overall 25-player squad limit and the salary cap. This flexibility, however, does not make the decision-making any easier, especially with high-profile trade rumours dominating the headlines.
The biggest news revolves around a potential blockbuster trade, with reports of star players like Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals) and Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) being involved in trade talks that could see them swap franchises. Any such move would dramatically alter the dynamics of two of the league’s most high-profile teams.
Teams are also expected to make tough calls on costly overseas players who failed to live up to their price tags in the previous season, creating a rich pool of international talent for the upcoming auction.
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