IPL 2026 retention deadline approaches, with teams finalizing squads by November 15. A blockbuster trade involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran has already been reported. Several high-profile players, including Mohammed Shami, Venkatesh Iyer, and Deepak Chahar, are among the top 10 potentially facing release due to form, injury, or cost.