MI retained and released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction: The Official List
By Kaif - Nov 16, 2025 12:23 PMLast updated on Nov 16, 2025 12:27 PM
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MI retained and released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have announced their squad for IPL 2026. After a disappointing 2025, the team will enter the new season with a new direction and a balanced squad.
With the retention window closing, MI have retained their core players and experienced foreign stars, while also making some significant trade deals. The team has focused on bringing balance to all departments.
MI Core players retained
Mumbai Indians have decided to retain the following pillars of their team:
- Rohit Sharma (batsman)
- Hardik Pandya (all-rounder, captain)
- Jasprit Bumrah (bowler)
- Suryakumar Yadav (batsman)
Apart from these, young talents like Tilak Verma and wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Rickelton have also been retained in the team. Among the overseas players, names like Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, and Ryan Rickelton will likely remain, given their roles in previous seasons and their team balance.
MI Key Trade Deals
MI has strengthened its squad with some major trade deals for the 2026 season. Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford have been added to the squad.
Mumbai Indians 2026 Trade Players List
| Player | Trade (from where) | Trade (to where) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Tendulkar | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow Super Giants | Rs 30 lakh |
| Mayank Markande | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai Indians | Rs 30 lakh |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai Indians | Rs 30 lakh |
| Shardul Thakur | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai Indians | Rs 2 crore |
Mumbai Indians 2026 Retained Players List
The team has retained a total of 17 players, including both Indian and foreign players.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya (C) | All-rounder |
| Rohit Sharma | Batsman |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batsman |
| Tilak Verma | Batsman |
| Robin Mings | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Naman Dheer | Batsman |
| Mitchell Santner | All-rounder |
| Will Jacques | All-rounder |
| Corbin Bosch | All-rounder |
| Raj Bawa | All-rounder |
| Trent Boult | Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| Deepak Chahar | Bowler |
| Ashwani Kumar | Bowler |
| Raghu Sharma | Bowler |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Bowler |
Mumbai Indians 2026 Released Players List
Mumbai Indians have released a total of nine players from the squad to balance the team.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Arjun Tendulkar | All-rounder |
| Satyanarayana Raju | Bowler |
| Reece Topley | Bowler |
| KL Shrijith | Batsman |
| Karn Sharma | Bowler |
| Bevon Jacobs | Batsman |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Bowler |
| Lizad Williams | Bowler |
| Vignesh Puthur | Bowler |
MI Purse Remaining for Auction
After these retentions and releases, Mumbai Indians have a remaining purse of ₹2.75 crore for the IPL 2026 auction. It will be interesting to see how the team utilizes its remaining funds and whether it can add any more big names.
Also Read: Official List: RCB retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction
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