IPL trades: On retentions, team strategies and auction war rooms for IPL 2026
As IPL teams submitted their final retention lists ahead of the December mini-auction, the league witnessed one of its most dramatic reshuffles in years — major releases, headline trades, and two giants, CSK and KKR, signalling sweeping squad revamps.
In this episode of In Focus, we break down the big moves, from the sensational Samson–Jadeja–Curran swap to price-correction calls, Punjab’s stability-first approach, and RCB’s calm after their maiden title. How are teams shaping their auction strategies, and what does it tell us about the season ahead?
We also track emerging trends, purse strengths, and the key players expected to trigger bidding wars on December 16.
Host: Reuben Joe Joseph
Guest: Amol Karhadkar, The Hindu’s sports reporter
Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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Published – November 22, 2025 04:53 pm IST
