With the IPL 2026 retention announcement right around the corner, player trades are also taking place side-by-side. A total of 8 players have been officially traded to different teams while ther are others who are expected to be retained by their respective teams.
Some of these trades see Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran heading to Rajasthan Royals while Sanju Samson is set to play for Chennai Super Kings next season. Additionally, Mohammed Shami has also joined Lucknow Super Giants from Sunrisers Hyderabad.
It remains to be seen who will end up with the same teams and who will be released by their respective franchises.


