IPL 2026: The IPL 2026 auction is likely to take place in the month of December. Mumbai Indians, who were eliminated from the league stage last time, are seen in a lot of action this time with their players. It seems certain that the cards of these 5 players will be cut.
MI Release Update, IPL 2026 Auction: All the teams are getting ready to make noise for the 19th season of IPL. Like every time, this time too the auction is going to be held in December before the start of the tournament. According to the report, the IPL 2026 auction is likely to take place between December 13 and 15. However, the dates have not been officially announced yet. But, teams will have to release players before November 15. Meanwhile, the retention list of the Mumbai Indians team which had the worst form last season is also coming out. These 5 players can be shown the way out.
Karan Sharma
The name of leg spinner Karn Sharma comes first in the list, whose chances of release seem quite high. Last season, due to injury, Karna was not able to play much for the team. Played only 5 matches in IPL 2025 and took 7 wickets. It is a big problem for them to play in playing 11. In such a situation, MI would not want to increase the burden by keeping this bowler with them. This bowler was released from RCB in 2024, after which Mumbai bought him in the auction.
AM Ghazanfar
Mumbai Indians can show the way out to another Afghanistan leg spinner, AM Ghazanfar. This right-arm spin bowler did not get a chance to play a single match in IPL 2025. The main reason behind this was the presence of New Zealand’s leading spinner Mitchell Santner in the MI team, who bowled well. His playing less in limit overs does not seem acceptable to the team.
lijad williams
South African right-arm pacer Lizaad Williams can also be released by Mumbai Indians for the next season. In IPL 2025, this bowler was given a place in the team as a backup, but did not get a chance to play a single match. Throughout the season, this player was made to bowl only in the nets. In such a situation, now the team can release this player and buy a useful player, so that he can fit in the playing 11 in his place.
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Reece Topley
Before IPL 2026, England team’s fast bowler Reece Topley can also be dropped from Mumbai Indians team. This player was released from Royal Challengers Bangalore in the mega auction last season, after which Mumbai Indians joined him. But after playing only 1 innings with the bat, he scored 0 runs and took 0 wickets with the ball. In such a situation, this bowler may be dropped from this team next season.
Deepak Chahar
The biggest release from Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 could be in the form of Deepak Chahar. The team can show this fast bowler the way out. Deepak, who played for Chennai Super Kings for 6 consecutive seasons, was included in their team by Mumbai Indians last season. A total of Rs 9.25 crore was spent for this. But, Deepak’s performance was ordinary and he took only 11 wickets in 13 matches. At the same time, the team has star bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. In such a situation, it may not be easy for Deepak Chahar to play.
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