IPL 2026 Released Players: List and Performance Analysis
The IPL 2026 released players list and the retention window has shaken up the league once again, with all ten teams releasing a mix of big names, fading stars, and under-utilised talents ahead of the mega auction. From Andre Russell and Ravi Bishnoi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Faf du Plessis, this year’s released list has thrown up some real surprises — opening the door for aggressive bidding wars and completely fresh team combinations when the auction arrives.
List of IPL 2026 Released Players
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Andre Siddarth – 30 (i.e. ₹30 Lakhs)
- Deepak Hooda – 170
- Devon Conway* – 625
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti – 30
- Matheesha Pathirana* – 1300
- Rachin Ravindra* – 400
- Rahul Tripathi – 340
- Sam Curran* – 240
- Shaik Rasheed – 30
- Vansh Bedi – 55
- Vijay Shankar – 120
Total Players Released: 11
Overseas Players Released: 4
* stands for Overseas player
Delhi Capitals (DC) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Darshan Nalkande – 30
- Faf du Plessis* – 200
- Jake Fraser-McGurk* – 900
- Manvanth Kumar – 30
- Mohit Sharma – 220
- Sediqullah Atal – 125
Total Players Released: 6
Overseas Players Released: 3
* stands for Overseas player
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Dasun Shanaka* – 75
- Gerald Coetzee* – 240
- Karteek Mehra – 75
- Kulwant Khejroliya – 30
- Mahipal Lomror – 170
Overseas Players Released: 3
* stands for Overseas player
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Andre Russell* – 1200
- Anrich Nortje* – 650
- Chetan Sakariya – 75
- Luvnith Sisodia – 30
- Moeen Ali* – 200
- Quinton de Kock* – 360
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz* – 200
- Spencer Johnson* – 280
- Venkatesh Iyer – 2375
Overseas Players Released: 6
* stands for Overseas player
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Akash Deep – 800
- Aryan Juyal – 30
- David Miller* – 750
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar – 30
- Ravi Bishnoi – 1100
- Shamar Joseph* – 75
- Yuvraj Chaudhary – 30
Overseas Players Released: 2
* stands for Overseas player
Mumbai Indians (MI) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Bevan John Jacobs – 30
- Karn Sharma – 50
- Lizaad Williams* – 75
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman* – 200
- Reece Topley* – 75
- Shrijith Krishnan – 30
- V. Satyanarayana Penmetsa – 30
- Vignesh Puthur – 30
- Total Players Released: 8
Overseas Players Released: 4
* stands for Overseas player
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Aaron Hardie* – 125
- Glenn Maxwell* – 420
- Josh Inglis* – 260
- Kuldeep Sen – 30
- Pravin Dubey – 30
- Total Players Released: 5
Overseas Players Released: 3
* stands for Overseas player
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Akash Madhwal – 30
- Fazalhaq Farooqi* – 170
- Kumar Karthikeya – 30
- Mahesh Theekshana* – 30
- Wanindu Hasaranga* – 525
- Total Players Released: 5
Overseas Players Released: 3
* stands for Overseas player
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Liam Livingstone* – 875
- Lungi Ngidi* – 100
- Manoj Bhandage – 30
- Mayank Agarwal – 100
- Mohit Rathee – 30
- Swastik Chhikara – 30
- Total Players Released: 6
Overseas Players Released: 2
* stands for Overseas player
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Released Players & Deductions (in ₹ Lakhs)
- Abhinav Manohar – 320
- Adam Zampa* – 240
- Atharva Taide – 30
- Rahul Chahar – 320
- Sachin Baby – 30
- Simarjeet Singh – 150
- Wiaan Mulder* – 75
- Total Players Released: 7
Overseas Players Released: 2
* stands for Overseas player
What This Means for the IPL 2026 Auction
As teams gear up for the IPL 2026 mega auction, this year’s released list sets the stage for one of the most unpredictable reshuffles in recent years. Proven match-winners, rising talents, and several once-core players are now back in the pool — giving franchises a rare chance to rebuild with freedom and intent. With fresh strategies, big budgets, and plenty of bold calls ahead, the auction promises drama, surprises, and the kind of cricket chaos fans absolutely love. IPL 2026 is already heating up — and we’re only getting started.
Also Read: IPL 2026 Players Retention List
