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Gujarat Titans (GT) approached IPL 2026 Retentions with a focus on sustaining their championship-winning squad from 2023 while tactically adjusting to maintain competitiveness. Their retention decisions reflect a balance of locking in core performers while allowing flexibility for auction enhancements. Gujarat Titans’ core retentions to anchor the team GT retained captain Shubman Gill, all-rounders Rahul Tewatia and Washington Sundar, and …

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sent shockwaves through the Indian Premier League (IPL) fraternity on November 15th with the unexpected release of their young Sri Lankan pacer, Matheesha Pathirana. This decision was particularly baffling as the five-time champions had previously retained him for a hefty INR 13 crore and actively rebuffed multiple trade requests for the death-over specialist. IPL 2026: …

With the IPL 2026 mini auction approaching in December, teams have begun fine-tuning their final strategies after completing their retention lists. Among them, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stand at a pivotal point as they look to rebuild after a disappointing season. The five-time champions have retained a compact core and now enter the auction with a sizeable purse and …

Matheesha Pathirana, the Sri Lankan speedster with the unique sling-shot action, was surprisingly released by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction. Nicknamed ‘Baby Malinga’, his unorthodox action and pinpoint death-over yorkers made him instrumental in CSK’s 2023 title win. Pathirana’s release, despite his previous retention at INR 13 crore, appears to be a …

With the IPL 2026 retention window completed and the mini-auction scheduled for December, franchises have begun shaping their final blueprints for the upcoming season. Among them, the Mumbai Indians (MI) stand out once again as a team that has prioritised stability by retaining the core group of players. While the record five-time champions have looked strong on paper in recent …

Rajasthan Royals (RR) headed into the IPL 2026 Retentions with a strategy focused on consolidating their core group to build on their competitive performances from the previous season, while preparing to enhance their squad depth through the upcoming auction. Rajasthan Royals retain 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi amongst the key players  RR retained 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who continues to play record-breaking knock …

With the IPL 2026 auction fast approaching, Delhi Capitals (DC) once again find themselves in the spotlight as fans speculate about big-money buys and potential squad overhauls. Over the years, DC have built a reputation for aggressive bidding, often targeting marquee Indian and overseas stars to strengthen their lineup. From local icons like Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Karthik to international …

Delhi Capitals (DC) approached the IPL 2026 Retentions with a robust strategy focused on preserving a strong core while maintaining flexibility to reinforce weak areas through the auction. DC’s key retentions ahead of IPL 2026 auction Delhi Capitals retained captain Axar Patel, prolific batter KL Rahul, all-rounder Vipraj Nigam and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav. They also retained South Africa’s young …

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) entered the IPL 2026 Retentions with a focus on maintaining the core that powered their competitive performances in IPL 2025. Their retention decisions reveal a growth-oriented approach, aiming to balance experienced batting line with exciting young bowling unit. LSG retain core players to anchor the team LSG retained captain Rishabh Pant as he continues to be …

The Rajasthan Royals (RR), the inaugural champions, have consistently been one of the most intriguing franchises at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction table. Their strategy has often been a study in contrast: sometimes adopting a moneyball approach to unearth hidden gems, and at other times, betting big on a single, world-class match-winner. This history of fluctuating high-spends has been …