MI 2026 Retentions: Released, Retained & Trade Players List of Mumbai Indians Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction
MI retain core, make three key trades, and release nine players ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction.
Mumbai Indians have kept their trusted Indian stars together while adding new names through trades ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. The team confirmed a long list of retentions and also made a few bold calls by letting several overseas and uncapped players go.
Mumbai have kept their leadership group intact. Hardik Pandya remains captain, while Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma continue as the backbone of the squad. The management also strengthened the middle order and bowling options through smart pre auction trades.
The franchise brought in Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford, and Mayank Markande to target areas that troubled them last season. The combination of an Indian seam bowling all rounder, a power hitter, and a reliable leg spinner gives the squad more balance.
Several players, including Arjun Tendulkar, were moved out. MI traded him to Lucknow Super Giants in exchange for Shardul Thakur. Many overseas bowlers and fringe players were also released to create space and reset the squad.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Retained Player List For IPL 2026
| Player | Role | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya (C) | All-rounder | 16.35 Crore |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler | 18 Crore |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batter | 16.35 Crore |
| Rohit Sharma | Batter | 16.30 Crore |
| Trent Boult | Bowler | 12.50 Crore |
| Deepak Chahar | Bowler | 9.25 Crore |
| Tilak Varma | Batter | 8 Crore |
| Naman Dhir | Batter | 5.25 Crore |
| Will Jacks | All-rounder | 5.25 Crore |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Bowler | 4.80 Crore |
| Mitchell Santner | All-rounder | 2 Crore |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper-batter | 1 Crore |
| Robin Minz | Wicketkeeper-batter | 65 Lakh |
| Ashwani Kumar | Bowler | 30 Lakh |
| Raj Bawa | All-rounder | 30 Lakh |
| Corbin Bosch | All-rounder | 30 Lakh |
| Raghu Sharma | Bowler | 30 Lakh |
Mumbai Indians (MI) Released Player List Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction
| Player | Role | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Arjun Tendulkar | All-rounder | 30 Lakh |
| Satyanarayana Raju | Bowler | 30 Lakh |
| Reece Topley | Bowler | 75 Lakh |
| KL Shrijith | Batter | 30 Lakh |
| Karn Sharma | Bowler | 50 Lakh |
| Bevon Jacobs | Batter | 30 Lakh |
| Mujeeb ur Rahman | Bowler | 2 Crore* |
| Lizaad Williams | Bowler | 75 Lakh |
| Vignesh Puthur | Bowler | 30 Lakh |
Mumbai Indians (MI) Traded Player List For IPL 2026
| Player | Role | Traded From | Traded To | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Tendulkar | All-rounder | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow Super Giants | INR 30 lakh |
| Mayank Markande | Bowler | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai Indians | INR 30 lakh |
| Sherfane Rutherford | All-rounder | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai Indians | INR 2.6 crore |
| Shardul Thakur | Bowler | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai Indians | INR 2 crore |
Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2026 Remaining Purse
Mumbai Indians now have ₹2.75 crore remaining in their purse for the IPL 2026 mini-auction
