IPL 2026 Retained Players Live Updates: Mumbai Indians Rope In Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford
Stay updated with the latest IPL 2026 retention news, major trades, released players, and team strategies as Mumbai Indians sign Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford. Get real-time updates on franchises’ decisions ahead of the December 15 mini-auction.
Mumbai Indians make early moves ahead of IPL 2026 as teams prepare to announce their retention lists and major trade decisions.
The date for the retention deadline has been announced and it is November 15, all of the IPL franchises are preparing to show their last lists of the players that will be retained and released, which is before the very much awaited mini-auction. And so, the fans all over the world are really interested in finding out which stars will remain, who will be traded, and which big names might get the boot.
As per the latest news, the auction for IPL 2026 is planned for December 15, thus granting the teams sufficient time to adjust their combos and construct their new cores. Moreover, this season there is no limit for retentions, which has significantly increased the excitement.
Mumbai Indians Make Early Moves
Mumbai Indians have reportedly secured the signings of Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford, strengthening both their pace attack and middle order ahead of the new season. These early moves hint at a more aggressive rebuild from the five-time champions.
Big Trade Rumours Ahead of Retention Day
Several high-profile trade talks are doing the rounds:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly close to bringing in Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals in a blockbuster trade involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are said to be targeting KL Rahul from Delhi Capitals (DC) as part of a leadership revamp.
- KKR are also likely to release vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, whose performances in IPL 2025 did not justify his hefty ₹23.75 crore price tag.
Fans can expect more clarity when teams officially release their final lists on Thursday.
The IPL 2026 trade window will temporarily shut one week before the mini-auction. It will reopen after the auction concludes and remain active until one month prior to the start of IPL 2026.
Delhi Capitals Consider Big Releases
- Delhi Capitals are reportedly considering releasing two senior players—Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk.
- Faf scored 202 runs in 9 matches in IPL 2025, a modest return for a seasoned performer.
- Fraser-McGurk managed just 55 runs from 6 games, prompting DC to reassess their top-order options ahead of the auction.
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