IPL 2026 Released Players – Team wise Complete Players List

The IPL 2026 Released Players list has been officially finalized after all ten franchises submitted their names ahead of the mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi. With the trade window seeing massive moves like Sanju Samson to CSK and Ravindra Jadeja to RR, many high-profile stars have now entered the auction pool for the 19th edition.

While some players were traded out, others were released due to tactical restructuring or performance issues.

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IPL 2026 Released Players

The IPL 2026 Released Players announcement marks a significant turning point for several franchises looking to balance their remaining purse. Major names like Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, and Faf du Plessis have been let go, creating a massive opportunity for teams to rebuild specific departments.

This season, the retention rules allowed teams to keep a core group, but many chose to free up funds for the mini-auction. Below is the comprehensive team-wise list of players who have been released or traded out by their respective franchises for the 2026 season.

Chennai Super Kings Released Players

Chennai Super Kings made the biggest headlines by trading out their veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals. They have also released several key overseas bowlers to revamp their attack for the 2026 campaign.

Player	Role
Ravindra Jadeja	All-rounder
Sam Curran	All-rounder
Rahul Tripathi	Batter
Vansh Bedi	Wicket-keeper
Andre Siddarth	Batter
Rachin Ravindra	All-rounder
Deepak Hooda	All-rounder
Vijay Shankar	All-rounder
Shaik Rasheed	Batter
Kamlesh Nagarkoti	Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana	Bowler
Devon Conway	Wicket-keeper
Ravichandran Ashwin	Bowler

Mumbai Indians Released Players

Mumbai Indians have opted for a major cleanup, releasing several overseas specialists while focusing on their Indian core. They also traded out Arjun Tendulkar to Lucknow Super Giants as part of their squad management strategy.

Player	Role
Arjun Tendulkar	All-rounder
Satyanarayana Raju	Bowler
Reece Topley	Bowler
KL Shrijith	Wicket-keeper
Karn Sharma	Bowler
Bevon Jacobs	All-rounder
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman	Bowler
Lizaad Williams	Bowler
Vignesh Puthur	Bowler

Kolkata Knight Riders Released Players

Kolkata Knight Riders shocked fans by ending their decade-long association with Andre Russell. After releasing high-value assets like Venkatesh Iyer, KKR entered the auction with the largest remaining purse among all teams.

Player	Role
Mayank Markande	Bowler
Andre Russell	All-rounder
Venkatesh Iyer	All-rounder
Quinton de Kock	Wicket-keeper
Anrich Nortje	Bowler
Luvnith Sisodia	Wicket-keeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz	Wicket-keeper
Moeen Ali	All-rounder
Chetan Sakariya	Bowler
Spencer Johnson	Bowler

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Released Players

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have released several overseas stars, including Liam Livingstone and Lungi Ngidi. RCB aims to refine its bowling depth while maintaining the core that brought them success last year.

Player	Role
Mayank Agarwal	Batter
Swastik Chhikara	Batter
Tim Seifert	Wicket-keeper
Liam Livingstone	All-rounder
Manoj Bhandage	All-rounder
Lungi Ngidi	Bowler
Mohit Rathee	All-rounder

Rajasthan Royals Released Players

Rajasthan Royals traded out their captain Sanju Samson to CSK in one of the most talked-about deals in IPL history. They also released a significant number of spinners to adjust their roster for the 2026 season.

Player	Role
Sanju Samson	Wicket-keeper
Nitish Rana	Batter
Kunal Singh Rathore	Wicket-keeper
Maheesh Theekshana	Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga	All-rounder
Fazalhaq Farooqi	Bowler
Akash Madhwal	Bowler
Kumar Kartikeya	Bowler
Ashok Sharma	Bowler

Sunrisers Hyderabad Released Players

Sunrisers Hyderabad focused on freeing up funds by trading out veteran pacer Mohammad Shami to LSG. They also released several local players and spinner Adam Zampa to create more flexibility in their auction strategy.

Player	Role
Mohammed Shami	Bowler
Abhinav Manohar	Batter
Atharva Taide	Batter
Sachin Baby	Batter
Wiaan Mulder	All-rounder
Simarjeet Singh	Bowler
Rahul Chahar	Bowler
Adam Zampa	Bowler

Delhi Capitals Released Players

Delhi Capitals have parted ways with veteran leader Faf du Plessis and the explosive Jake Fraser-McGurk. These releases indicate a shift toward a younger core under the leadership of their retained captains and coaches.

Player	Role
Donovan Ferreira	Wicket-keeper
Faf du Plessis	Batter
Jake Fraser-McGruk	Batter
Sediqullah Atal	Batter
Manvanth Kumar	Bowler
Mohit Sharma	Bowler
Darshan Nalkande	Bowler

Punjab Kings Released Players

Punjab Kings have decided to move on from their high-profile Australian trio of Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, and Aaron Hardie. The franchise is looking for a fresh start with a massive overhaul of their overseas slots.

Player	Role
Josh Inglis	Wicket-keeper
Aaron Hardie	All-rounder
Glenn Maxwell	All-rounder
Kuldeep Sen	Bowler
Praveen Dubey	Bowler

Lucknow Super Giants Released Players

Lucknow Super Giants traded out Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians while releasing experienced batter David Miller. LSG has focused on building a pace-heavy attack by acquiring players through trades earlier in the window.

Player	Role
Shardul Thakur	All-rounder
David Miller	Batter
Aryan Juyal	Wicket-keeper
Yuvraj Chaudhary	Batter
Rajvardhan Hangargekar	All-rounder
Akash Deep	Bowler
Ravi Bishnoi	Bowler

Gujarat Titans Released Players

Gujarat Titans have released several overseas all-rounders including Dasun Shanaka and Karim Janat. After trading Sherfane Rutherford to MI, the Titans are looking to restructure their middle order for the 2026 season.

Player	Role
Sherfane Rutherford	All-rounder
Mahipal Lomror	All-rounder
Karim Janat	All-rounder
Dasun Shanaka	All-rounder
Gerald Coetzee	Bowler
Kulwant Khejroliya	Bowler

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