Mumbai Indians (MI) Released and Retained Players List 2026

Mumbai Indians’ (MI) dream to win their 6th IPL title was shattered by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the qualifier 2. But it is now time to forget the past and look ahead to the future. Mumbai Indians have already chalking-out their plans for the next season. That starts with the Mumbai Indians (MI) Released and Retained Players List 2026 season.

The Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians suffered a difficult start to the campaign. The franchise owned by Reliance, lost four out of their first five games. Then they made a stunning comeback as they won 7 out of the next 9 league matches. They beat the Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator but lost to the Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2.

Mumbai Indians (MI) Released and Retained Players List 2026

Mumbai Indians have a good squad. There is no need for much change. But there are still some changes to be made in the upcoming IPL 2026 Auction. So, in this article, let’s look at the Mumbai Indians (MI) Released and Retained Players List 2026.

List of players MI is likely to release ahead of IPL 2026 Auction

Reece Topley

Mumbai Indians signed English pacer Reece Topley for INR 75 Lakh. However, the franchise didn’t use the player. Reece played only one match; it was Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings. The 31-year-old conceded 40 runs in his 3-over spell and didn’t look to be making any sort of impact. Topley definitely seems to be the candidate who will be in the MI released players list for the IPL 2026 season.

Mujeeb ur Rahman

Mumbai Indians signed Afghanistan spin bowler Mujeeb ur Rahman as the replacement for his fellow Countryman Allah Ghazanfar. Mumbai signed Mujeeb before even the league started. However, the off-spin bowler featured in only one match. It was against Gujarat Titans in which he took 1 wicket for 28 runs in 2 overs, conceding at an economy rate of 14.00. Mumbai will be looking to release the spinner and free up INR 2 Crore in their purse.

Jonny Bairstow

England signed English wicketkeeper opening batter Jonny Bairstow as an injury replacement for Ryan Rickelton. Bairstow played two valuable knocks of 47 and 38 runs in the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 respectively. However, he was signed as a temporary replacement after the IPL 2nd half resumed. So Mumbai Indians cannot retain the English batter. So he will be in MI released players list.

Charith Asalanka

Mumbai Indians signed Sri Lankan batsman Charith Asalanka as a replacement for English batter Will Jacks. However, the Sri Lankan batter didn’t feature in a single match for MI in IPL 2025. He was also signed after 2nd half of the IPL 2025 season resumed as a temporary replacement, so Mumbai Indians cannot retain him.

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Richard Gleeson

Mumbai Indians also signed English medium pacer Richard Gleeson as a temporary replacement. He replaced South African Corbin Bosch. According to the rules by the BCCI, franchises cannot retain 2nd a half-temporary replacement signing. So Richard Gleeson will certainly be in the Mumbai Indians released players list.

MI Retained Players List for IPL 2026 Auction

Star Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav will be one of the first names in the Mumbai Indians retained players list. The India T20I captain had a wonderful IPL 2025 campaign as he finished as the 2nd top scorer with 717 runs in the tournament. Mumbai Indians will retain his services for INR 16.35 Crore.

Despite a difficult start to the campaign, Rohit Sharma ended the season really well. The former India captain scored 418 runs in the tournament while opening the inning. Rohit Sharma will continue to be part of Mumbai Indians setup with INR 16.3 Crore salary.

Ryan Rickelton on his debut season for the Mumbai Indians, impressed everyone with his scintillating batting up top for MI alongside the veteran Rohit Sharma. Rickelton scored 388 runs in 14 matches and missed the playoffs as he joined the South African team. However, Mumbai will retain the South African for INR 1 Crore Salary.

Jasprit Bumrah missed the first few matches of the IPL 2025 season. But, ever since his comeback, he went on to have an outstanding campaign. Bumrah bagged 18 wickets in 12 matches and he will definitely be one of the top names in the MI retained players list.

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult finished the IPL 2025 campaign as the top wicket-taker for the Mumbai Indians. He picked 22 wickets in 16 matches. He was instrumental in both the powerplay and death overs. Mumbai Indians would be eager to keep the left-arm pacer for 12.5 Crore INR.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya will be one of the top names to be retained by the Mumbai Indians. Mumbai came close under Hardik’s leadership and the franchise will be hoping to take the next step to their 6th crown with their captain in the team for the IPL 2026 season. There is no question that Hardik Pandya will be in MI retained players list.

MI Full Retained Players List 2026