IPL 2026 auction possibilities: Players likely to be released, traded or go unsold

Lucknow Super Giants

Team Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may look to build an entirely new squad due to the failure of Rishabh Pant and a majority of their bowlers. The Lucknow-based franchise could release Pant, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, David Miller, Akash Deep, and Shamar Joseph.

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians (MI) may not release many players, as they typically back their young prospects. They are likely to release Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who did not get a game due to the presence of Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, and Vignesh Puthur, along with pacers like Ashwani Kumar and Corbin Bosch.