With the excitement already building for the IPL 2026 season, franchises have made bold retention calls, placing huge financial faith in their biggest match-winners. From record-breaking buys to consistent performers, teams have locked in their core players ahead of the upcoming auction. Here’s a look at the highest-paid cricketers across all 10 IPL teams as the league gears up for another blockbuster season.

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Big Spenders and Big Calls

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stunned everyone when they signed Rishabh Pant for a massive Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Despite an underwhelming season, LSG have chosen to retain him for 2026, backing his long-term impact.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have kept th

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