With the anticipation of TATA IPL 2026 Auction reaching fever pitch, all ten franchises have now announced their retained and released player lists. A combined total of 173 players were retained between all ten teams, but many teams also let go of high-profile players to invest in new signings at this year’s mini auction, creating one of the most exciting mini auctions ever held in IPL history.
Many teams have unlocked funds by releasing some marquee players, including their overseas superstars as well as experienced Indian talent. The IPL 2026 Auction will be held at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi on December 16th, 2025 and will feature some fierce bidding wars between the teams.
The complete team-by-team list of IPL 2026 released players, along with their deduction amounts and whether or not they are registered as overseas players is as follows:
Complete List of IPL 2026 Released Players (Team-Wise)
The IPL 2026 release list features a number of surprising exits—big stars like Andre Russell, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer, Devon Conway, David Miller, Ravi Bishnoi, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wanindu Hasaranga, and many others have been released.
Let’s take a closer look at each franchise.
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 11 Players Released | 4 Overseas
CSK made some bold calls, releasing several senior pros and high-value overseas cricketers. The release of Devon Conway, Sam Curran, and Matheesha Pathirana is particularly striking.
Released Players:
- Andre Siddarth – ₹30L
- Deepak Hooda – ₹170L
- Devon Conway – ₹625L (Overseas)
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti – ₹30L
- Matheesha Pathirana – ₹1300L (Overseas)
- Rachin Ravindra – ₹400L (Overseas)
- Rahul Tripathi – ₹340L
- Sam Curran – ₹240L (Overseas)
- Shaik Rasheed – ₹30L
- Vansh Bedi – ₹55L
- Vijay Shankar – ₹120L
2. Delhi Capitals (DC) – 6 Players Released | 3 Overseas
DC have released major overseas firepower, including Faf du Plessis and breakout star Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Released Players:
- Darshan Nalkande – ₹30L
- Faf du Plessis – ₹200L (Overseas)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk – ₹900L (Overseas)
- Manvanth Kumar – ₹30L
- Mohit Sharma – ₹220L
- Sediqullah Atal – ₹125L (Overseas)
3. Gujarat Titans (GT) – 5 Players Released | 3 Overseas
GT have parted ways with several overseas all-rounders and pacers.
Released Players:
- Dasun Shanaka – ₹75L (Overseas)
- Gerald Coetzee – ₹240L (Overseas)
- Karim Janat – ₹75L (Overseas)
- Kulwant Khejroliya – ₹30L
- Mahipal Lomror – ₹170L
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 9 Players Released | 6 Overseas
KKR shocked fans by ending their long association with Andre Russell, while also releasing wicketkeeper-opener Quinton de Kock and other key overseas names.
Released Players:
- Andre Russell – ₹1200L (Overseas)
- Anrich Nortje – ₹650L (Overseas)
- Chetan Sakariya – ₹75L
- Luvnith Sisodia – ₹30L
- Moeen Ali – ₹200L (Overseas)
- Quinton de Kock – ₹360L (Overseas)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – ₹200L (Overseas)
- Spencer Johnson – ₹280L (Overseas)
- Venkatesh Iyer – ₹2375L
5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 7 Players Released | 2 Overseas
LSG released big names including David Miller and lead spinner Ravi Bishnoi.
Released Players:
- Akash Deep – ₹800L
- Aryan Juyal – ₹30L
- David Miller – ₹750L (Overseas)
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar – ₹30L
- Ravi Bishnoi – ₹1100L
- Shamar Joseph – ₹75L (Overseas)
- Yuvraj Chaudhary – ₹30L
6. Mumbai Indians (MI) – 8 Players Released | 4 Overseas
MI freed up purse space by releasing several bowlers including Mujeeb and Reece Topley.
Released Players:
- Bevan John Jacobs – ₹30L (Overseas)
- Karn Sharma – ₹50L
- Lizaad Williams – ₹75L (Overseas)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – ₹200L (Overseas)
- Reece Topley – ₹75L (Overseas)
- Shrijith Krishnan – ₹30L
- V. Satyanarayana Penmetsa – ₹30L
- Vignesh Puthur – ₹30L
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 5 Players Released | 3 Overseas
PBKS released experienced all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga along with two Australian stars.
Released Players:
- Aaron Hardie – ₹125L (Overseas)
- Josh Inglis – ₹260L (Overseas)
- Kuldeep Sen – ₹80L
- Pravin Dubey – ₹30L
- Wanindu Hasaranga – ₹525L (Overseas)
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 7 Players Released | 3 Overseas
RR surprised many by releasing key overseas bowlers including Maheesh Theekshana and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Released Players:
- Akash Madhwal – ₹120L
- Ashok Sharma – ₹30L
- Fazalhaq Farooqi – ₹200L (Overseas)
- Kumar Kartikeya Singh – ₹30L
- Kunal Rathore – ₹30L
- Maheesh Theekshana – ₹440L (Overseas)
- Wanindu Hasaranga – ₹525L (Overseas)
9. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – 6 Players Released | 2 Overseas
RCB released two major overseas all-rounders—Liam Livingstone and Lungi Ngidi, along with seasoned Indian batters.
Released Players:
- Liam Livingstone – ₹875L (Overseas)
- Lungi Ngidi – ₹100L (Overseas)
- Manoj Bhandage – ₹30L
- Mayank Agarwal – ₹100L
- Mohit Rathee – ₹30L
- Sachin Baby – ₹30L
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 7 Players Released | 2 Overseas
SRH released several bowlers including Adam Zampa, with an aim to restructure their squad.
Released Players:
- Abhinav Manohar – ₹320L
- Adam Zampa – ₹240L (Overseas)
- Atharva Taide – ₹30L
- Rahul Chahar – ₹320L
- Sachin Baby – ₹30L
- Simarjeet Singh – ₹150L
- Wiaan Mulder – ₹75L (Overseas)
Key Highlights from IPL 2026 Released Players
Here are some of the biggest takeaways:
Some of the biggest stars have been released
- Andre Russell
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Devon Conway
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ravi Bishnoi
- David Miller
- Sam Curran
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Moeen Ali
- Liam Livingstone
These names are expected to attract huge bids at the auction.
KKR’s overhaul was the biggest surprise
Letting go of Russell, de Kock, Nortje, Moeen Ali, and Gurbaz signals a major rebuild.
CSK and LSG both released high-value talents
CSK offloaded Rachin Ravindra, Conway, Pathirana, while LSG released Bishnoi and Miller—moves that stunned fans.
RR and PBKS both parted ways with Wanindu Hasaranga
Hasaranga appears twice in the list due to market trades and subsequent releases.
Conclusion
This year, the IPL 2026 Released Players List contains many notable departures from previous seasons, including marquee international stars and experienced Indian players, as well as a lot of up-and-coming young talent. As a result, the IPL Mini Auction for 2026 will be highly competitive because many franchises have made room in their budgets to either rebuild or enhance key position groups. We can anticipate a plethora of bidding wars, unexpected selections, and record-breaking contracts for players as franchises compete against each other in December of this year in Abu Dhabi.
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