IPL 2026 Retentions Players List Live Updates: RCB, MI, CSK, DC, PBKS, RR, SRH, LSG, GT, KKR announce retained, released players list - Remaining amount in purse for IPL 2026 auction

IPL 2026 Retentions Live Updates: Hello! This is the LIVE coverage of the IPL 2026 Player Retention and Release Day. All 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have finally announced the list of their released and retained players for IPL 2026 ahead of the upcoming auctions. As the teams released the list, there were a few surprises for the fans and cricket enthusiasts.Chennai Super Kings released Matheesha Pathirana, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra while Kolkata released players like Andre Russell, Quinton de Kock and Venkatesh Iyer, and Lucknow Super Giants let go of Ravi Bishnoi into the auction pool. Earlier in the day, the announcement of charismatic all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and keeper-batter Sanju Samson being traded to Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings, respectively, had come. CSK stalwart Jadeja has switched base to Rajasthan Royals, albeit at a much reduced fee, while Samson, who has led RR for four seasons, will be donning the yellow CSK jersey in IPL 2026.IPL 2026 Retentions Live Updates: Where to watch LIVE streaming of TATA IPL 2026 Retention SpecialYou can watch the TATA IPL 2026 Retention Special today (November 15, Saturdaya) at 5 PM on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar. IPL Retained Players 2026 LIVE: Purse remaining with all the IPL teamsThe purse remaining with the teams ahead of the mini-auction are as follows:Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Rs 43.40 croreMumbai Indians (MI) - Rs 2.75 croreRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) - Rs 16.40 croreKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Rs 64.30 croreSunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Rs 25.50 croreGujarat Titans (GT) - Rs 12.90 croreRajasthan Royals (RR) - Rs 16.05 croreDelhi Capitals (DC) - Rs 21.80 croreLucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Rs 22.95 crorePunjab Kings (PKBS) - Rs 11.50 croreIPL 2026 Retentions Live UpdatesAhead of the IPL 2026 Retention Deadline, the franchises agreed to the following player trades: Ravindra JadejaSenior All-rounder and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ravindra Jadeja will represent Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming IPL season following a successful trade. As part of the trade agreement, his league fee has been revised from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore.Sanju SamsonRajasthan Royals (RR) captain and India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will now represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at his existing league fee of Rs 18 crore. Since making his IPL debut in 2013, the senior pro has represented RR in all but two seasons—2016 and 2017—when he played for Delhi Capitals.Sam CurranEngland all-rounder Sam Curran will move from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) at his existing league fee of INR 2.4 crore following a successful trade. The 27-year-old has played 64 IPL matches, and RR will be his third franchise, having previously represented Punjab Kings in 2019, 2023 and 2024, and CSK in the other seasons.Mohd ShamiVeteran fast bowler Mohd Shami will turn out for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after a successful trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami, the second-most expensive acquisition for SRH ahead of the IPL 2025 season at Rs 10 crore, will move to LSG at his existing fee.Mayank MarkandeLeg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to his former franchise, the Mumbai Indians (MI), following a successful trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Acquired by KKR for a fee of Rs 30 lakh, Markande will join MI at his existing fee.Arjun TendulkarBowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will represent Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a successful transfer from the Mumbai Indians. Arjun will move to LSG at his existing fee of Rs 30 lakh. First picked by MI at the 2021 IPL auction, he made his IPL debut for the franchise in 2023.Nitish RanaLeft-handed batter Nitish Rana will now represent Delhi Capitals (DC) following a trade from Rajasthan Royals (RR). He will continue at his existing fee of Rs 4.2 crore, which RR had bid for at the auction ahead of the TATA IPL 2025 season. Rana, who has featured in over 100 games, captained Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 when Shreyas Iyer was sidelined due to injury.Donovan FerreiraAll-rounder Donovan Ferreira will return to his first franchise, Rajasthan Royals (RR), following a successful trade from Delhi Capitals (DC). As per the transfer agreement, his fee has been revised from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 1 crore.