All ten IPL teams have started preparing for the upcoming IPL 2026 mini auction, expected to be held in the second week of December, with retention lists due by November 15.
Reports claimed that Chennai Super Kings plan to release several key players, including Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, and Devon Conway, shocking fans.
CSK quickly dismissed the viral reports on social media with a cheeky update - “Nothing is official until you see it here,” calming the speculation.
Following the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin, Chennai Super Kings now reportedly have a purse balance of ₹9.75 crore heading into the auction.
The biggest suspense remains whether MS Dhoni will continue to play in IPL 2026 or officially retire from the tournament.
Recently seen at a public event, Dhoni appeared in good shape, keeping fans hopeful about his possible return for another IPL season.