The confirmed list of every player trade ahead of the IPL 2026 retention deadline was released on November 15.
Full list of every player trade ahead of IPL 2026 retentions
1. Ravindra Jadeja & Sam Curran (CSK) <--> Sanju Samson (RR)
Ravindra Jadeja's 12-season long journey with Chennai Super Kings has come to an end, as he and all-rounder Sam Curan have been traded to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for their now former captain Sanju Samson.
Jadeja's league fee has been revised from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore, while Curran and Samson have retained their respective fees of INR 2.4 crore and INR 18 crore.
2. Mohammed Shami (SRH) --> (LSG)
India seamer Mohammed Shami has moved from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Lucknow Super Giants at his existing fee of INR 10 crore in an all-cash trade.
3. Mayank Markande (KKR) --> (MI)
Leg spinner Mayank Markande, who was with Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, has moved to Mumbai Indians, the first franchise he played for in the league. His fee remains at INR 30 lakh.
4. Arjun Tendulkar (MI) --> (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants have made another all-cash seam-bowling acquisition, this one from Mumbai Indians. Arjun Tendulkar, Sachin's son, has been traded from MI to LSG at his existing fee of INR 30 lakh.
5. Nitish Rana (RR) <--> Donovan Ferreira (DC)
Rajasthan Royals have made another crucial player swap, bringing back South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira from Delhi Capitals in exchange for left-hander Nitish Rana.
Rana's fee will remain at INR 4.2 crore, while Ferreira's fee has been bumped up from INR 75 lakh to INR 1 crore.
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