IPL 2026 Retention Day: Live Broadcast & Streaming Details, Full Team Retention List: The IPL 2026 retention process is going to create new excitement among both cricket fans and franchises. Important and crucial decisions regarding player retention, release, and high-profile trades are coming soon, and everyone is eagerly awaiting them.
Deadline for Submission of Retention List
All ten franchises must confirm their retained and released player lists by Saturday, November 15th.
This is a crucial moment as the league prepares for the highly anticipated mini-auction.
- Deadline: November 15th, Saturday
- Time: 3 PM IST
Live Telecast and Streaming of IPL Retention 2026
Fans who want to see this important announcement immediately can Full arrangements have been made for live coverage.
Live Telecast (on TV)
In India, the live broadcast of the IPL 2026 retention will be available on Star Sports Network channels. The broadcast will be broadcast in several Indian languages:
- Star Sports 2
- Star Sports 2 (Hindi)
- Star Sports 2 (Tamil)
- Star Sports 2 (Telugu)
- Star Sports 2 (Malayalam)
Live coverage begins: 5:00 PM IST
Live Streaming (Online)
For those who prefer to watch online, this retention event will also be available for live streaming on the following platforms:
- JioHotstar app
- JioHotstar website
This feature will provide seamless and real-time updates to mobile and desktop users.
Key trades ahead of IPL 2026 retentions
There have been some interesting and high-profile player trades ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, either officially confirmed or hinted at in reports.
Officially Confirmed Trades
| Player Name | Previous Team | New Team | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shardul Thakur (All-rounder) | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Mumbai Indians (MI) | ₹2 crore |
| Sherfane Rutherford (All-rounder) | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Mumbai Indians (MI) | ₹2.6 crore |
Unconfirmed Trades and Reports
Several reports have suggested the possibility of some major trades, although these are yet to be officially confirmed:
- Sanju Samson: There is talk of him moving from Rajasthan Royals (RR) to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
- Arjun Tendulkar: The Royals have sold Arjun Tendulkar to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹30 lakh.
- Mohammad Shami: He is set to move from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a cash deal worth ₹10 crore.
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