IPL 2026 Retention Day: When and where to Watch Live streaming on TV and Mobile in India?
New Delhi: Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, all franchises are busy finalizing their retention and release lists. Teams must submit their lists to the BCCI by 3 PM on November 15th, after which the Board will officially announce which players have been released. Meanwhile, several major trades have been made ahead of Retention Day, further intriguing team strategies.
Which players have been traded so far?
Two official trades have been completed before Retention Day. First, Shardul Thakur was added to the Mumbai Indians squad, becoming the first player in IPL history to be traded three times. Sherfane Rutherford has also left the Gujarat Titans and returned to the Mumbai Indians.
Will Arjun Tendulkar and Mohammed Shami also be part of the team changes?
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Arjun Tendulkar has been sent to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), although the trade has not yet been officially announced. The report also suggests that Mohammed Shami may play for LSG in the next season. In IPL 2025, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹10 crore (100 million rupees), while LSG had bid up to ₹9.50 crore (95 million rupees).
What is the deadline for submitting the retention list?
All IPL franchises must submit their list of retained and released players to the BCCI by 3:00 PM on November 15th. The BCCI will then officially release the final list for each team.
When and where to watch IPL 2026 Retention Day live in India?
The IPL 2026 Retention and Release Day will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on Saturday, November 15th. It can be streamed live on mobile devices via the JioHotstar app. The live broadcast of the event will begin at 5:00 PM (IST).
Story Highlights
- All franchises must submit their retention-release lists by 3 PM on November 15th.
- Two major trades involving Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford have already been completed.
- Reports indicate that Arjun Tendulkar and Mohammed Shami are also almost certain to change teams.
- Retention Day will be live-streamed on Star Sports and JioHotstar from 5 PM.