IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Retained & Released Players List – MI Squad Update
Updated-16 November
IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Retention & Release Breakdown
As the 15 November 2025 retention deadline approaches, the Mumbai Indians (MI) have finalized major decisions for their IPL 2026 squad. Coming off a strong recovery in IPL 2025 and a playoff berth, MI’s strategy now revolves around preserving their core while trimming less impactful players.
With a tight purse left, MI are focused on maximizing value — keeping key stars and young talent, while creating budget space for strategic auction buys.
🔒 Retained Players by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026
MI have retained a mix of leadership, firepower, and youth. Key names confirmed by the franchise:
- Hardik Pandya (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Tilak Varma
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Naman Dhir
- AM Ghazanfar
- Mitchell Santner
- Ryan Rickelton
- Robin Minz
- Raj Angad Bawa
- Ashwani Kumar
- Raghu Sharma
- Corbin Bosch
- Will Jacks
- Sherfane Rutherford (traded in)
- Shardul Thakur (traded in)
- Mayank Markande (traded in)
❌ Released / Traded Out by MI for IPL 2026
MI have made several exits to free up space and reset roles:
- Reece Topley
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Bevon Jacobs
- Karn Sharma
- KL Shrijith
- Lizaad Williams
- Vignesh Puthur
- Arjun Tendulkar (traded to LSG)
💡 What This Strategy Signals for MI in IPL 2026
- Strong Continuity: Retaining crucial core players (Hardik, Bumrah, SKY, Rohit, Tilak) shows MI value stability.
- Youth + Depth: MI have kept young Indian talent (Dhir, Varma, Bawa, Minz) to build for the future.
- Tight Purse: With only ₹2.75 crore left.
- Smart Trades: Bringing in Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, and Markande suggests MI are looking to fill very specific roles (finisher, all-rounder, spinner).
- Overseas Role Optimization: By letting go of non-key overseas names, MI are probably targeting high-impact, role-specific overseas buys in the upcoming auction.
📅 Important Date
- Retention Submission Deadline: 15 November 2025
- Mini-Auction Period: MI are heading into it with a well-defined core + limited purse.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who are the major players MI are retaining for IPL 2026?
A1. MI are keeping Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, and more.
Q2. Which players are MI letting go before IPL 2026 auction?
A2. They have released Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bevon Jacobs, Karn Sharma, KL Shrijith, Lizaad Williams, Vignesh Puthur, and traded out Arjun Tendulkar.
Q3. How much money does MI have remaining for the IPL 2026 mini-auction?
A3. MI have ₹2.75 crore left.
Q4. What does MI’s retention strategy suggest about their 2026 auction plan?
A4. They’re prioritizing core stability, youth development, and precise role-based purchases rather than a complete rebuild.
Q5. What roles might MI look to fill in the auction?
A5. Likely areas: a finisher, a specialist spinner, and/or a death-over bowler — based on the trade ins they made.
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