IPL 2026: Gill, Rohit, Kohli, Dhoni among 173 players retained by franchises at close of trade window (ld)

IANS | November 15, 2025 11:49 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Top Indian players, including Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, K.L. Rahul, M.S. Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and ARshdeep Singh, were among those retained by their respective franchises while big names like Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Adam Zampa, and David Miller were released as the retention window closed ahead of next month's mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

1st Test: Shubman Gill admitted to hospital for neck spasm, day three availability unknown

IANS | November 15, 2025 8:36 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after a freak neck spasm had forced him to retire hurt on four during the first day of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Gill's father, Lakhwinder Gill, is present in Kolkata for the Test match and is by his side.

IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad retain core; release Zampa, Mulder, and five others

IANS | November 15, 2025 8:19 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed their list of retained and released players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, set for December in Abu Dhabi. As per BCCI’s November 15 deadline, all franchises submitted their final squads, with SRH opting for a balanced overhaul after an underwhelming title defence in the 2025 season.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans retain core squad with Gill, Buttler, and Sudharsan

IANS | November 15, 2025 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Gujarat Titans have doubled down on continuity ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, retaining a powerful core featuring captain Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, as the franchise submitted its final list of retained and released players to the BCCI before the November 15 deadline.

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis, McGurk released from Delhi Capitals squad

IANS | November 15, 2025 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Delhi Capitals on Saturday confirmed a 17-member retained core while parting ways with several big names, including Mohit Sharma and Faf du Plessis, as the franchise announced its player list ahead of the IPL 2026 auction scheduled later this year.

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders release Andre Russell ahead of mini auction

IANS | November 15, 2025 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released superstar all-rounder Andre Russell, ending a long and decorated association with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Russell, who was with KKR for ₹12 crore, headlines a dramatic overhaul that sees the two-time champions part ways with nine players, including six overseas names and high-profile Indian performers.