As the IPL 2026 auction draws closer – expected to be held in mid-December – the buzz around team changes and player trades has well and truly begun. But before the big event, all eyes are on , the reported deadline for franchises to submit their .

Unlike other years, there’s no restriction on how many players a team can retain in a mega auction cycle, which means franchises are likely to release only those who underperformed, didn’t fit into the setup, or came with a hefty price tag.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

As , RCB are expected to stick with the core that won them their first-ever IPL title in 2025. The team will likely go into the auction with a small budget and not much business to do. , who came in as an injury replacement for Devdutt Padikkal, could be one of the few nam

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