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Teams must submit their retained and released player lists by 15 November 2025

Franchises can retain multiple players, keeping squad size 18-25 and salary cap ₹120 crore

Trades remain possible before the mid-December mini-auction to fine-tune squads

The countdown has begun for the Indian Premier League 2026 retention window, and franchises are buzzing behind closed doors. With the clock ticking down to the mid‑November deadline, teams are balancing loyalty to their core players with the urgent need to free up purse space and plug squad holes.

Franchises are taking a data-driven approach to retention, evaluating player form, injury history, and overseas availability. While keeping big names is tempting, savvy teams may opt to release certain players to free up f

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