<p>The IPL 2026 auctions saw all 10 franchises splash the cash as more than 77 players went under the hammer and will feature in the latest edition, which starts in March 2026. Some of the big names that went under the hammer included Australia’s Cameron Green (Rs 25 crore), while the likes of Matheesha Pathirana and unknown quantities like Prashant Veer also attracted interest in the auction. In total, all 77 players were sold at an aggregate price of Rs 215.45 crore, making it one of the most expensive mini auctions.</p><h2><strong>All players sold in IPL 2026 Auctions</strong></h2><ol><li>David Miller - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Cameron Green - 2 crore - 25.20 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Pathum Nissanka - 75 lakh - 4 crore - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Rahul Tripathi - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Danish Malewar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians</li><li>Akshat Raghuwanshi - 30 lakh - 2.2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants</li><li>Sarfaraz Khan - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Aman Rao - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Sahil Parakh - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Prithvi Shaw - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Vihaan Malhotra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Jacob Duffy - 2 crore - 2 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Matheesha Pathirana - 2 crore - 18 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Anrich Nortje - 2 crore - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants</li><li>Ravi Bishnoi - 2 crore - 7.2 crore - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Akeal Hosein - 2 crore - 2 crore - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Ashok Sharma - 30 lakh - 90 lakh - Gujarat Titans</li><li>Kartik Tyagi - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Naman Tiwari - 30 lakh - 1 crore - Lucknow Super Giants</li><li>Sushant Mishra - 30 lakh - 90 lakh - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Yash Raj Punja - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Prashant Solanki - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Vignesh Puthur - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Mustafizur Rahman - 2 crore - 9.2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Sakib Hussain - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Mohammad Izhar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians</li><li>Onkar Tarmale - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Amit Kumar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Atharva Ankolekar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians</li><li>Praful Hinge - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Akash Deep - 1 crore - 1 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Matt Henry - 2 crore - 2 crore - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Shivam Mavi - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Rahul Chahar - 1 crore - 5.2 crore - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Lungi Ngidi - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Pravin Dubey - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Punjab Kings</li><li>Vishal Nishad - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Punjab Kings</li><li>Brijesh Sharma - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Adam Milne - 2 crore - 2.4 crore - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Kuldeep Sen - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Prithvi Raj Yarra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Gujarat Titans</li><li>Luke Wood - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Gujarat Titans</li><li>Kyle Jamieson - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Wanindu Hasaranga - 2 crore - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants</li><li>Venkatesh Iyer - 2 crore - 7 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Auqib Dar - 30 lakh - 8.4 crore - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Prashant Veer - 30 lakh - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Shivang Kumar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Jason Holder - 2 crore - 7 crore - Gujarat Titans</li><li>Matthew Short - 1.5 crore - 1.5 crore - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Satvik Deswal - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Aman Khan - 30 lakh - 40 lakh - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Mangesh Yadav - 30 lakh - 5.20 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Cooper Connolly - 2 crore - 3 crore - Punjab Kings</li><li>Krains Fuletra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Sarthak Ranjan - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Daksh Kamra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Liam Livingstone - 2 crore - 13 crore - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Rachin Ravindra - 2 crore - 2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Ben Dwarshuis - 1 crore - 4.4 crore - Punjab Kings</li><li>Mayank Rawat - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians</li><li>Jack Edwards - 50 lakh - 3 crore - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Zak Foulkes - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Vicky Ostwal - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Kanishk Chouhan - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Quinton de Kock - 1 crore - 1 crore - Mumbai Indians</li><li>Ben Duckett - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals</li><li>Finn Allen - 2 crore - 2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Kartik Sharma - 30 lakh - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings</li><li>Mukul Choudhary - 30 lakh - 2.6 crore - Lucknow Super Giants</li><li>Tejasvi Singh - 30 lakh - 3 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Tim Seifert - 1.5 crore - 1.5 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders</li><li>Salil Arora - 30 lakh - 1.5 crore - Sunrisers Hyderabad</li><li>Ravi Singh - 30 lakh - 95 lakh - Rajasthan Royals</li><li>Jordan Cox - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li><li>Josh Inglis - 2 crore - 8.6 crore - Lucknow Super Giants</li><li>Tom Banton - 2 crore - 2 crore - Gujarat Titans</li></ol>

In total, 77 players were sold at an aggregate price of Rs 215.45 crore at the IPL 2026 auctions, making it one of the most expensive mini auctions. Cameron Green was the most expensive purchase with a price tag of Rs 25.20 crore.

The IPL 2026 auctions saw all 10 franchises splash the cash as more than 77 players went under the hammer and will feature in the latest edition, which starts in March 2026. Some of the big names that went under the hammer included Australia’s Cameron Green (Rs 25 crore), while the likes of Matheesha Pathirana and unknown quantities like Prashant Veer also attracted interest in the auction. In total, all 77 players were sold at an aggregate price of Rs 215.45 crore, making it one of the most expensive mini auctions. All players sold in IPL 2026 Auctions David Miller - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals Cameron Green - 2 crore - 25.20 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Pathum Nissanka - 75 lakh - 4 crore - Delhi Capitals Rahul Tripathi - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders Danish Malewar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians Akshat Raghuwanshi - 30 lakh - 2.2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants Sarfaraz Khan - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Chennai Super Kings Aman Rao - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals Sahil Parakh - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Delhi Capitals Prithvi Shaw - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Delhi Capitals Vihaan Malhotra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Jacob Duffy - 2 crore - 2 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Matheesha Pathirana - 2 crore - 18 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Anrich Nortje - 2 crore - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants Ravi Bishnoi - 2 crore - 7.2 crore - Rajasthan Royals Akeal Hosein - 2 crore - 2 crore - Chennai Super Kings Ashok Sharma - 30 lakh - 90 lakh - Gujarat Titans Kartik Tyagi - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders Naman Tiwari - 30 lakh - 1 crore - Lucknow Super Giants Sushant Mishra - 30 lakh - 90 lakh - Rajasthan Royals Yash Raj Punja - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals Prashant Solanki - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders Vignesh Puthur - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals Mustafizur Rahman - 2 crore - 9.2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Sakib Hussain - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad Mohammad Izhar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians Onkar Tarmale - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad Amit Kumar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad Atharva Ankolekar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians Praful Hinge - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad Akash Deep - 1 crore - 1 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Matt Henry - 2 crore - 2 crore - Chennai Super Kings Shivam Mavi - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad Rahul Chahar - 1 crore - 5.2 crore - Chennai Super Kings Lungi Ngidi - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals Pravin Dubey - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Punjab Kings Vishal Nishad - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Punjab Kings Brijesh Sharma - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Rajasthan Royals Adam Milne - 2 crore - 2.4 crore - Rajasthan Royals Kuldeep Sen - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Rajasthan Royals Prithvi Raj Yarra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Gujarat Titans Luke Wood - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Gujarat Titans Kyle Jamieson - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals Wanindu Hasaranga - 2 crore - 2 crore - Lucknow Super Giants Venkatesh Iyer - 2 crore - 7 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Auqib Dar - 30 lakh - 8.4 crore - Delhi Capitals Prashant Veer - 30 lakh - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings Shivang Kumar - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad Jason Holder - 2 crore - 7 crore - Gujarat Titans Matthew Short - 1.5 crore - 1.5 crore - Chennai Super Kings Satvik Deswal - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Aman Khan - 30 lakh - 40 lakh - Chennai Super Kings Mangesh Yadav - 30 lakh - 5.20 crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Cooper Connolly - 2 crore - 3 crore - Punjab Kings Krains Fuletra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Sunrisers Hyderabad Sarthak Ranjan - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders Daksh Kamra - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Kolkata Knight Riders Liam Livingstone - 2 crore - 13 crore - Sunrisers Hyderabad Rachin Ravindra - 2 crore - 2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Ben Dwarshuis - 1 crore - 4.4 crore - Punjab Kings Mayank Rawat - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Mumbai Indians Jack Edwards - 50 lakh - 3 crore - Sunrisers Hyderabad Zak Foulkes - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Chennai Super Kings Vicky Ostwal - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Kanishk Chouhan - 30 lakh - 30 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Quinton de Kock - 1 crore - 1 crore - Mumbai Indians Ben Duckett - 2 crore - 2 crore - Delhi Capitals Finn Allen - 2 crore - 2 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Kartik Sharma - 30 lakh - 14.20 crore - Chennai Super Kings Mukul Choudhary - 30 lakh - 2.6 crore - Lucknow Super Giants Tejasvi Singh - 30 lakh - 3 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Tim Seifert - 1.5 crore - 1.5 crore - Kolkata Knight Riders Salil Arora - 30 lakh - 1.5 crore - Sunrisers Hyderabad Ravi Singh - 30 lakh - 95 lakh - Rajasthan Royals Jordan Cox - 75 lakh - 75 lakh - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Josh Inglis - 2 crore - 8.6 crore - Lucknow Super Giants Tom Banton - 2 crore - 2 crore - Gujarat Titans

<p>In total, 77 players were sold at an aggregate price of Rs 215.45 crore at the IPL 2026 auctions, making it one of the most expensive mini auctions. Cameron Green was the most expensive purchase with a price tag of Rs 25.20 crore.</p>

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<p>Former Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Faf du Plessis has officially pulled out of the coveted tournament after confirming the same on his social media handle on Saturday (Nov 29). Du Plessis, who the IPL with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2021, played in 154 IPL matches and was a handy player, also confirmed his commitment to the Pakistan Super League. The former South Africa captain won’t be in the auction pool for IPL 2026, which takes place on Dec 16 in Abu Dhabi.</p>

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<h2><strong>Faf pulls out of IPL 2026 auction</strong></h2><p>“After 14 seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name into the auction this year,” he wrote. “This league has been a massive part of my journey. I’ve been lucky to play with world-class teammates, for amazing franchises, and in front of fans whose passion is like nothing else.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046"><strong>From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Fourteen years is a long time, and I’m proud of what this chapter has meant to me. India has a special place in my heart, and this certainly isn’t goodbye — you’ll see me again.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This year, I’ve chosen to take on a new challenge and will be playing in the upcoming PSL season,” he said in the post. “A new country. A new environment. A new challenge. I’m looking forward to the Pakistan hospitality.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636"><strong>From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Du Plessis has been one of the best foreign players in the history of the IPL and scored 4773 runs in 154 matches. During his IPL career, he played for Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants and Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB). His career highlight was the 2021 IPL win with CSK, where he was second second-highest scorer with 633 runs while missing out on the Orange Cap by just two runs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His commitment to the PSL also means Du Plessis has all but shut down his way back to the IPL. His desire to play in the league comes after he has played 14 seasons in the world’s richest cricket league.</p>

Faf du Plessis, who the IPL with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2021, played in 154 IPL matches and was a handy player, also confirmed his commitment to the Pakistan Super League. 

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Faf du Plessis has officially pulled out of the coveted tournament after confirming the same on his social media handle on Saturday (Nov 29). Du Plessis, who the IPL with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2021, played in 154 IPL matches and was a handy player, also confirmed his commitment to the Pakistan Super League. The former South Africa captain won’t be in the auction pool for IPL 2026, which takes place on Dec 16 in Abu Dhabi.

<p>Du Plessis, who the IPL with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2021, played in 154 IPL matches and was a handy player, also confirmed his commitment to the Pakistan Super League.&nbsp;</p>

Faf du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auctions, confirms commitment to Pakistan Super League

From Green to Pathirana here is a look at five players that could headline IPL 2026 auctions. After Saturday’s retention deadline day, teams will be prepared to bid for players in the IPL 2026 auctions which also consist of star names like Russell, Maxwell and Venkatesh Iyer. 

<p>From Green to Pathirana here is a look at five players that could headline IPL 2026 auctions. After Saturday’s retention deadline day, teams will be prepared to bid for players in the IPL 2026 auctions which also consist of star names like Russell, Maxwell and Venkatesh Iyer.&nbsp;</p>

From Cameron Green to Matheesha Pathirana, 5 players that could headline IPL 2026 auctions

<p>Sanju Samson will officially play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after his transfer to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions was confirmed on Saturday (Nov 16). Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction. However, it is Samson who is in the spotlight as Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale revealed that he was emotionally drained and wanted to leave during IPL 2025.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SANJU SAMSON IS YELLOVE. 💛<br>Anbuden welcome, Chetta!🦁 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yellove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yellove</a> 🦁💛 <a href="https://t.co/uLUfxIsZiU">pic.twitter.com/uLUfxIsZiU</a></p>&mdash; Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/1989556034512589138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>RR owner makes massive revelation</strong></h2><p>“The first time this year—or in the past year—that Sanju talked about moving on was probably in Kolkata towards the end of the season. We had a meeting after the game. He’s a very honest guy. He was personally and emotionally drained. He cares a huge amount about RR, and I think having our worst season in 18 years took a lot out of him. Having given the best part of 14 years, with a short break, to RR, he felt he needed a new chapter to refresh the end of his IPL journey,” revealed Badale in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on their YouTube channel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046"><strong>From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the deadline day for retentions set for Saturday, the swap deal, which also involved Sam Curran to the Rajasthan Royals, was confirmed in the morning, hours before the window closed. The move means Samson, a native South Indian, will represent the South Indian side in the IPL for the first time, having had a spell with Delhi Capitals before moving to RR in a second stint.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636"><strong>From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is reported that CSK paid Rs 18 crores ($2 million) while Jadeja was valued at Rs 15 crores ($1.69 million). The rest of the money involved the transfer of Curran to RR from CSK, as all parties had their share of success in the trade.</p>

Sanju Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction. 

Sanju Samson will officially play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after his transfer to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions was confirmed on Saturday (Nov 16). Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction. However, it is Samson who is in the spotlight as Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale revealed that he was emotionally drained and wanted to leave during IPL 2025.

<p>Sanju Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson was emotionally drained, wanted to leave mid-season, reveals RR owner

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially confirmed the arrival of Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals (RR) as they prepare for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) auctions. In a headline signing on the deadline day, CSK announced the arrival of Samson in a deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years. The signing brought an end to the long saga surrounding the trade of both Samson and Jadeja, who had been in the headlines for a long time.</p>

<h2><strong>Samson to CSK done deal</strong></h2><p>It is reported that CSK traded in Samson for a reported fee of Rs 18 crores ($2 million) on the deadline despite rumours of the transfer speculating since October last week. As part of the deal, Sam Curran and Jadeja were traded to the Rajasthan Royals, with the former valued at Rs 15 crores ($1.69 million) by CSK. The transfer means CSK will have a wicketkeeper option as well as a future captain in their ranks, with Samson coming with tons of experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046"><strong>From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Across 11 seasons with RR, Samson scored 4,027 runs and led them to the final of IPL 2025. The Kerala batter scored a career-best 531 runs in 2024. His request for a release after IPL 2025 made a move inevitable, and CSK, still searching for clarity, emerged as the natural landing spot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636"><strong>From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It will be interesting to see how Samson adapts to CSK culture, with reports stating that he will replace Dhoni in the Playing XI during IPL 2026. His ability to keep wickets and availability for a longer time also mean that he could be used as a future skipper.</p><h2><strong>Other deals on the day</strong></h2><p>Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad) to Lucknow Super Giants</p><p>Arjun Tendulkar (MI) to Lucknow Super Giants</p><p>Nitish Rana (RR) to Delhi Capitals</p><p>Donovan Ferreira (DC) to Rajasthan Royals</p>

In a headline signing on the deadline day, CSK announced the arrival of Sanju Samson in a deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially confirmed the arrival of Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals (RR) as they prepare for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) auctions. In a headline signing on the deadline day, CSK announced the arrival of Samson in a deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years. The signing brought an end to the long saga surrounding the trade of both Samson and Jadeja, who had been in the headlines for a long time.

<p>In a headline signing on the deadline day, CSK announced the arrival of Sanju Samson in a deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years.</p>

IPL 2026: CSK confirm Sanju Samson arrival on retention deadline day, Ravindra Jadeja joins RR in return

<p>The first steps for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) will be taken on Saturday (Nov 15) as franchises are set to announce their retentions. Set for November 15, all 10 franchises will announce their final lists of players and releases as they prepare to take part in the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Ahead of the deadline, here is everything you need to know about the key details, including timings, traded players, and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When is the deadline for the IPL franchises to announce the final list of retentions?</strong></p><p>The trade window for the IPL 2026 started as soon as the IPL 2025 got over, meaning franchises were able to discuss potential transfers as early as June 2025.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to IPL regulations, the trade window remains active until one week before the auction, and then reopens until one month before the start of the following season. However, players purchased at the IPL 2026 mini-auction cannot be traded.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>When does the IPL 2026 trade window close on November 15?</strong></p><p>No time has been confirmed for the IPL 2026 trade window closure by the BCCI or IPL commission, but it is expected that the window will close around 5 p.m.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Why do teams announce retentions despite the trade window being open one month before the following season?</strong></p><p>While teams can still do business and exchange players a month prior to the start of IPL 2026, the key factor in releases and retentions remains the auctions. A franchise can load its pockets with releases and player exchange deals prior to the auctions and thus has options to buy players of its choice during the bidding process.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Any trade after the auctions is unlikely, as teams start preparing for the latest season and have limited options to trade.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046"><strong>From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How many players can a team retain?</strong></p><p>Franchises may retain or release as many players as they wish, with no cap, unlike the mega-auction years. Teams are free to overhaul their squads as they see fit. However, each franchise must operate within the salary purse limit of 120 crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What are the IPL trade rules?</strong></p><p>Teams may trade players with other franchises and can exchange players of similar or varying values. In cases where players of different values are swapped, the franchise receiving the higher-valued player must pay the balance amount.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trades may also take place through all-cash deals, where a player is transferred in exchange for a fee. A player’s consent is mandatory for any trade, though the final decision on retaining or releasing a player ultimately rests with the franchise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636"><strong>From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Confirmed Player trades for IPL 2026</strong></h2><p><strong>Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians</strong></p><p>All-rounder Shardul Thakur has been traded to the Mumbai Indians (MI) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for his last season's fee of Rs 2 Crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sherfane Rutherford to Mumbai Indians</strong></p><p>All-Rounder Sherfane Rutherford has also been traded to MI from Gujarat Titans (GT) for his existing fee of Rs 2.6 Crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Devon Conway exits CSK</strong></p><p>Devon Conway confirmed his exit from CSK. The New Zealand opener was bought for Rs. 6.25 crore.</p><h2><strong>Expected Player Trades</strong></h2><p>Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad) to Lucknow Super Giants</p><p>Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) to Rajasthan Royals (RR)</p><p>Sam Curran (Chennai Super Kings) to Rajasthan Royals</p><p>Sanju Samson (RR) to Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</p><p>Arjun Tendulkar (MI) to Lucknow Super Giants</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Set for November 15, all 10 franchises will announce their final lists of players and releases as they prepare to take part in the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi on December 16. 

The first steps for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) will be taken on Saturday (Nov 15) as franchises are set to announce their retentions. Set for November 15, all 10 franchises will announce their final lists of players and releases as they prepare to take part in the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Ahead of the deadline, here is everything you need to know about the key details, including timings, traded players, and more. When is the deadline for the IPL franchises to announce the final list of retentions? The trade window for the IPL 2026 started as soon as the IPL 2025 got over, meaning franchises were able to discuss potential transfers as early as June 2025. According to IPL regulations, the trade window remains active until one week before the auction, and then reopens until one month before the start of the following season. However, players purchased at the IPL 2026 mini-auction cannot be traded. When does the IPL 2026 trade window close on November 15? No time has been confirmed for the IPL 2026 trade window closure by the BCCI or IPL commission, but it is expected that the window will close around 5 p.m. Why do teams announce retentions despite the trade window being open one month before the following season? While teams can still do business and exchange players a month prior to the start of IPL 2026, the key factor in releases and retentions remains the auctions. A franchise can load its pockets with releases and player exchange deals prior to the auctions and thus has options to buy players of its choice during the bidding process. Any trade after the auctions is unlikely, as teams start preparing for the latest season and have limited options to trade. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes How many players can a team retain? Franchises may retain or release as many players as they wish, with no cap, unlike the mega-auction years. Teams are free to overhaul their squads as they see fit. However, each franchise must operate within the salary purse limit of 120 crore. What are the IPL trade rules? Teams may trade players with other franchises and can exchange players of similar or varying values. In cases where players of different values are swapped, the franchise receiving the higher-valued player must pay the balance amount. Trades may also take place through all-cash deals, where a player is transferred in exchange for a fee. A player’s consent is mandatory for any trade, though the final decision on retaining or releasing a player ultimately rests with the franchise. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Confirmed Player trades for IPL 2026 Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians All-rounder Shardul Thakur has been traded to the Mumbai Indians (MI) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for his last season's fee of Rs 2 Crore. Sherfane Rutherford to Mumbai Indians All-Rounder Sherfane Rutherford has also been traded to MI from Gujarat Titans (GT) for his existing fee of Rs 2.6 Crore. Devon Conway exits CSK Devon Conway confirmed his exit from CSK. The New Zealand opener was bought for Rs. 6.25 crore. Expected Player Trades Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad) to Lucknow Super Giants Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) Sam Curran (Chennai Super Kings) to Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson (RR) to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Arjun Tendulkar (MI) to Lucknow Super Giants

<p>Set for November 15, all 10 franchises will announce their final lists of players and releases as they prepare to take part in the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi on December 16.&nbsp;</p>

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