Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, Mumbai Indians are expected to release several underperforming or unused players.
Teams must submit their retained players list by November 15, while the mini auction is scheduled for mid-December 2025. Here are the 4 names likely to be released by MI.
The South African bowler, used mainly as a backup, didn’t get any match time in IPL 2025 and could be released before IPL 2026.
The England pacer, bought for ₹75 lakh, played only one game in the last season and is expected to be released to free up an overseas slot.
The Afghanistan leg-spinner, bought for ₹4.8 crore, didn’t play a single match in IPL 2025 and could be let go due to limited experience.
Signed for a hefty ₹9.25 crore, Chahar’s underwhelming return of 11 wickets in 14 matches may lead to his release as Mumbai seeks stronger powerplay bowlers.