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    Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List: Full Squad, Purse & Auction Strategy

    Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List: Full Squad, Update & Auction Strategy.
    CricketMan2 TeamBy CricketMan2 TeamNovember 18, 202503 Mins Read
    MI IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List

    As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have made some of the most strategic moves during the retention window. After a strong IPL 2025 campaign where they reached Qualifier 2, the Hardik Pandya-led team has focused on retaining its experienced core while preparing targeted fixes in spin, middle-order depth, and backup pace options.

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    The BCCI has officially confirmed that the **IPL 2026 Auction will be held on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi**. Following the final submission of retention lists on November 15, Mumbai Indians enter the auction with the **lowest purse among all teams — ₹2.75 crore**, and **5 available slots including 1 overseas slot**.

    Read more: IPL 2026 Purse Remaining for All 10 Teams

    MI have finalised their official retained and released lists for IPL 2026 based entirely on their 2025 season performance evaluation. The franchise has backed all major contributors — including Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Chahar and overseas names like Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton, Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks. Young talents like Naman Dhir, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Raj Angad Bawa have also been retained.

    Read Also:- Top 3 Most Successful Teams in IPL History

    MI IPL 2026 Retained Players List (Official & Updated)

    Mumbai Indians have officially retained 17 players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, keeping their core intact.

    Player NameRole
    AM GhazanfarBowler
    Ashwani KumarBowler
    Corbin BoschAll-rounder
    Deepak ChaharBowler
    Hardik PandyaAll-rounder (Captain)
    Jasprit BumrahBowler
    Mitchell SantnerAll-rounder
    Naman DhirAll-rounder
    Raghu SharmaBowler
    Raj Angad BawaAll-rounder
    Robin MinzWK-Batter
    Rohit SharmaBatter
    Ryan RickeltonWK-Batter
    Suryakumar YadavBatter
    Tilak VarmaBatter
    Trent BoultBowler
    Will JacksAll-rounder

    Official MI Purse Remaining: ₹2.75 Crore
    Total Players Retained: 17
    Total Players in Squad (as per BCCI table): 20
    Slots Left: 5
    Overseas Slots Left: 1

    MI IPL 2026 Released Players List (Official)

    MI IPL 2026 Released Players List
    Official MI IPL 2026 Released Players
    Released PlayerRole
    Bevon JacobsAll-rounder
    Karn SharmaBowler
    KL ShrijithWK-Batter
    Lizaad WilliamsBowler
    Mujeeb Ur RahmanBowler
    PSN RajuAll-rounder
    Reece TopleyBowler
    Vignesh PuthurBowler

    Mumbai Indians 2026 Squad Analysis – What These Moves Mean

    MI’s retention strategy reflects their confidence in the experienced core and young performers. With limited purse remaining and five vacant slots, MI will be laser-focused on filling specific roles rather than engaging in big-money bidding wars.

    • An Indian wicketkeeper (top priority)
    • A left-arm spinner
    • A backup Indian fast bowler
    • A power-hitting finishing all-rounder

    The blend of Rohit–SKY–Tilak in batting, Hardik–Bosch–Santner among all-rounders, and Bumrah–Boult–Chahar in bowling forms one of the strongest retained cores ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. MI now aim to complete their squad with high-impact, role-focused signings.

    Final Thoughts

    Mumbai Indians enter the IPL 2026 auction with clarity, stability, and a strong retained group. With only ₹2.75 crore remaining and five slots to fill, MI are expected to make disciplined, strategic buys. Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership and with a powerful core, MI remain strong contenders heading into IPL 2026.

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