Archive · 16 Nov 2025
IPL 2026 Player Retention and Release Deadline Day
Imagine your favorite sports team is getting ready for a new season!
On November 5th, all the IPL teams have to tell the league organizers which players they want to keep on their team and which players they are letting go.
They have to give this list by 3 PM.
Then, at 5 PM, the league will share the official lists for everyone to see.
Some teams are also swapping players with each other, like trading toys!
The Mumbai Indians have already gotten two new players.
There are also rumors about other players changing teams.
This is an exciting day because it helps decide what teams will look like for the next season.
IPL franchises must submit their final lists of retained and released players by 3:00 PM IST on November 5.
The BCCI will officially announce the retained and released players list at 5:00 PM IST on November 5.
Mumbai Indians have acquired Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford through trades.
There are reports that Arjun Tendulkar may be traded from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants.
Mohammed Shami is reportedly on his way to Lucknow Super Giants.
- Who
- IPL franchises (including Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants) and players (Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami)
- What
- Finalizing retained and released player lists for the IPL 2026 season and engaging in player trades.
- When
- Leading up to and on November 5, with player lists due by 3:00 PM IST and official announcements at 5:00 PM IST.
- Where
- Across all IPL franchises.
- Why
- To prepare squads for the upcoming IPL 2026 season and mini-auction.
Player Retention
Player Trades
Squad Finalization
Player Retention
IPL franchises must finalize their lists of retained and released players by the submission deadline.
Player Trades
Mumbai Indians have actively engaged in trades, acquiring Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford, with potential trades for Arjun Tendulkar and Mohammed Shami involving other teams.
Official Announcements
Player Retention
The BCCI will officially announce the complete list of retained and released players.
Player Trades
Player movements through trades, such as those involving Arjun Tendulkar and Mohammed Shami, are being reported as they occur.
- Event
- IPL 2026 Player Retention and Release Deadline Day
- Player List Submission Deadline
- November 5, 3:00 PM IST
- Official List Announcement
- November 5, 5:00 PM IST
- Mumbai Indians Trades
- Acquired Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford. Reports suggest potential trade of Arjun Tendulkar to LSG.
- Mohammed Shami Trade
- Reportedly on his way to Lucknow Super Giants.
Sources
Mumbai Indians Confirm Rs. 2.6 Crores Trade Deal With Gujarat Titans; Re-Sign IPL 2020 Winning Team Member
Sherfane Rutherford traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans
Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford join Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026 auction; Arjun Tendulkar moves to Lucknow
Washington Sundar Poised For Central Role As GT Chart IPL 2026 Strategy: Report
IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players Live Updates: Full List From All Teams
IPL 2026 Retention Live Updates: Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja switch bases; franchises to finalise list by 3 PM today
IPL 2026 Retained and Released Players LIVE Updates: Sanju Samson makes CSK history, Jadeja gets pay cut in deadline day RR switch
Mumbai Indians React After Trading Arjun Tendulkar To Lucknow Super Giants
GT Retained and Released Players IPL 2026: Full list of players of Gujarat Titans
MI Retained and Released Players IPL 2026: Full list of retained and released players of Mumbai Indians
