IPL 2026 Player Retention Deadline Nears: Franchises Rush to Finalize Trade Deals
With the IPL 2026 player retention deadline set for November 15, teams are finalizing trades and strategies. Reports suggest major moves including Sanju Samson to CSK and Jadeja’s return to Rajasthan Royals.
IPL 2026 retention deadline sparks major trade buzz — big names like Sanju Samson, Jadeja, and KL Rahul may switch teams.
With five months to go before the start of IPL 2026, all the franchises have started working hard. With the deadline for player retention being November 15, they are busy with changes and additions. On the other hand, discussions are also going on in full swing regarding trade deals.
Sanju Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals to join CSK.. Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran being traded from CSK to Royals is almost finalized. IPL sources say that there is a possibility of trading some other players as well.
KKR is reportedly trying to sign KL Rahul. There are reports that Mumbai Indians are trying to sign KKR spinner Mayank Markande and SRH spinner Rahul Chahar. Gujarat Titans are also reportedly trying to trade a key player.
Once the retention process is complete, the franchises will focus on the auction. They are already making a plan on who to take in the auction. It is learnt that Lucknow Super Giants are keen on Mumbai Indians to acquire all-rounder Shardul Thakur. It is learnt that Lucknow Super Giants are trying for Arjun Tendulkar.
For more hours we must wait so that the situation regarding which franchise is going to take which player will be more clear.
However, it is confirmed that the IPL 2026 season will begin from March 15. There will be 74 matches in total for this season. The grand tournament will end with the final on May 31. The mini auction is expected to take place on December 15 or 16.
