Lucknow Super Giants have locked in their core for IPL 2026, making some bold calls on star players and injury-prone talents. Here’s the complete breakdown of who’s in, who’s out, and what it means for their title chase.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have finalized their SRH IPL 2026 retention list, locking in the core that powered their 2024 IPL final run under Pat Cummins. Despite a 2025 dip, the franchise is doubling down on fearless batting and pace firepower for a serious title challenge.
Fresh off their historic first IPL title in 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have finalized their RCB IPL 2026 retention list, locking in the core that delivered glory while adding youth to sustain dominance in the new era.
Mumbai Indians have unveiled their IPL 2026 retention strategy ahead of the Abu Dhabi mini-auction, marking a pivotal moment in their rebuild. After a turbulent post-2020 era, the five-time champions are reshaping their squad with a mix of young talent and strategic releases.
Kolkata Knight Riders have finalized their core ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction, reinforcing key players and leveraging Eden Gardens’ home advantage. With a strategic rebuild and strong fan backing, KKR aims to reclaim the title.
With Shubman Gill sidelined by injury, Rishabh Pant stepped in as on-field leader and delivered a captaincy masterclass—most notably guiding Kuldeep Yadav to a key wicket with the sharp instruction: ‘2 ball idhar se, please.’