Mumbai Indians (MI), the 5-time IPL champions, have announced their list of retained players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. The team has been active even before the retention announcement, trading Arjun Tendulkar to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹30 lakh. Spinner Mayank Markande is set to rejoin MI, while Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford have also been added to strengthen the squad.
MI have released players like Vignesh Puthur, Karn Sharma, and Reece Topley. The team will rely on stars like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, and Ryan Rickelton, while also giving chances to young players. With only ₹2.75 crore left for the auction, MI will mostly depend on their core squad and upcoming talent to fill remaining spots.
MI Retention List for IPL 2026
| Player | Nationality | IPL 2026 Retained Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | Indian | ₹18 crore |
| Hardik Pandya (C) | Indian | ₹16.35 crore |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Indian | ₹16.35 crore |
| Rohit Sharma | Indian | ₹16.30 crore |
| Tilak Varma | Indian | ₹8 crore |
| Deepak Chahar | Indian | ₹9.25 crore |
| Trent Boult | New Zealander | ₹12.5 crore |
| Naman Dhir | Indian | ₹5.25 crore |
| AM Ghazanfar | Afghan | ₹4.80 crore |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealander | ₹2 crore |
| Ryan Rickelton | South African | ₹1 crore |
| Robin Minz | Indian | ₹65 lakh |
| Raj Angad Bawa | Indian | ₹30 lakh |
| Ashwani Kumar | Indian | ₹30 lakh |
| Corbin Bosch | South African | ₹30 lakh |
MI Release List for IPL 2026
| Player | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Reece Topley | English |
| Mujeeb ur Rahman | Afghan |
| Satyanarayana Raju | Indian |
| Lizaad Williams | South African |
| Arjun Tendulkar | Indian |
| Karn Sharma | Indian |
| Bevon Jacobs | South African |
| KL Srijith | Indian |
Remaining Purse
2.75 Cr
Complete MI Trade Deals
| Player | Trade Fee |
|---|---|
| Shardul Thakur (Traded from LSG) | ₹2 crore |
| Sherfane Rutherford (Traded from GT) | ₹2.6 crore |
| Mayank Markande (Traded from KKR) | ₹30 lakh |
| Arjun Tendulkar (Traded to LSG) | ₹30 lakh |
