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With the IPL 2026 retention window officially closed, teams have shifted their focus to the high-stakes mini-auction scheduled for December. Among the franchises facing major transitions is the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who endured a challenging 2025 season and now look to reshape their squad ahead of the new campaign. IPL 2026: Retentions done, auction build-up begins for CSK CSK …

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will approach the IPL 2026 auction with a clear intent to stabilize their roster while rebuilding key areas following a title triumph in the 2025 season. Their decisions at the IPL 2026 retentions was focused on maintaining a strong core and opening up auction flexibility to target crucial reinforcements. RCB maintain their core strength ahead of …

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a massive prediction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, tipping an Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star to become a future powerhouse and the next generations’ Andre Russell. Ravichandran Ashwin’s IPL 2026 predictions Indian Premier League: The next generation’s Andre Russell Speaking on his Youtube channel, Ash ki …

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) approached the IPL 2026 retention window with a strategic focus on rebuilding their squad after a challenging IPL 2025 season that saw them finish last. Their retention decisions reflect a clear plan to blend experienced stalwarts with promising talent while maximizing flexibility for the upcoming auction. CSK’s key retentions ahead of IPL 2026 auction CSK retained …

The IPL 2026 retention deadline on November 15, 2025, officially locked in each franchise’s list of retained and released players, resetting salary purses and shaping the core of every squad ahead of the Abu Dhabi mini-auction. But even as teams finalised their retention strategies, questions quickly emerged among fans: Does the action stop here? Can teams still trade players after …

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made significant moves ahead of IPL 2026 auction by carefully balancing player retentions, releases, and bidding events strategies to reshape their squad. Key retentions strengthen KKR core ahead of IPL 2026 auction KKR retained 12 players, focusing heavily on a blend of consistency and youth. Notable retentions include experienced campaigners like Ajinkya Rahane and Manish Pandey, …

Australian batting great Steve Smith has discussed regarding his potential return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the upcoming 2026 mini-auction. Smith, widely celebrated for his incredible achievements in Test cricket, made the comments during a conversation with former IPL teammate Kevin Pietersen on the latter’s YouTube channel. Steve Smith addresses speculation about his entry into IPL 2026 Auction …

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have often approached the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with a strategy of securing explosive talent, leading to some of the biggest price tags in their franchise history. From their initial mega-investment in a marquee player to later focuses on match-winning all-rounders and star pacers, KKR’s most expensive seasonal buys reflect their continuous effort to …

The much-anticipated IPL 2026 retention process wrapped up on November 15, bringing with it a wave of surprises, bold decisions, and significant reshuffles across all ten franchises. With the mini-auction set to take place on December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, teams have now laid the foundation for what promises to be one of the most intriguing auctions in recent …

The stage is set for a high-stakes mini-auction after the ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises finalized their retention and release lists on November 15, 2025. With the mini-auction scheduled for December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, the retention day was anything but quiet, featuring blockbuster trades and shocking high-value releases that have completely reshaped the squad dynamics across the …