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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 KKR retains 12 including Narine, Rinku, Chakaravarthy
- 2🏆 CSK keeps Dhoni, Gaikwad, Dube core intact
- 3💡 SRH backs Cummins-Head-Klaasen firepower
- 4🔮 IPL 2026 auction to spark mega bidding wars
"KKR bagged Cameron Green as he became the most expensive overseas player at INR 25.20 Cr"
IPL 2026 squads are taking shape with mega retentions across franchises, setting the stage for another explosive auction season. Kolkata Knight Riders hold onto stars like Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Harshit Rana, blending spin wizardry with finishing firepower.
Franchise Powerhouses Build
Chennai Super Kings retain MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Noor Ahmad, mixing Dhoni-style nous with young guns like Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis. Sunrisers Hyderabad bank on Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Abhishek Sharma for explosive starts. Lucknow Super Giants keep Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Mayank Yadav, and traded stars Mohammed Shami alongside Avesh Khan.
Other retentions include Ajinkya Rahane's leadership, Rovman Powell's big-hitting, and emerging talents like Anshul Kamboj and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Purses remain healthy for auction shocks, with IPL fever gripping fans ahead of 2026 battles. Expect King Kohli-esque dramas and Bumrah-like spells as teams chase the ultimate prize.
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