The wait and excitement for the upcoming IPL 2026 Retention is about to get over. Fans are ready to witness their favourite players to be retained with their respected teams and who might get released.

The retention announcements are set to happen on , this will mark the unofficial start of the IPL 2026 season’s build-up. This crucial date will determine the core strength and available salary purse for all ten franchises ahead of the mini-auction, which is likely to be held around 15 or 16 December.

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Key Player Decisions and Trade Buzz

Unlike a mega-auction year, the IPL 2026 rules allow franchises to retain a , provided they adhere to the overall 25-player squad limit and the salary cap. T

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