Delhi Capitals: Complete list of DC retention, release, remaining slots and purse | ipl 2026 auction

Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2026 Retention was approached with a strong strategy focused on preserving a strong core while maintaining the flexibility to reinforce weak areas through the auction.

DC’s key retention ahead of IPL 2026 auction

Delhi Capitals retained captain Akshar Patel, brilliant batsman KL Rahul, all-rounder Vipraj Nigam and wrist spinner -Kuldeep YadavThey have also retained in-form talent Ashutosh Sharma and wicketkeeper-batsman Abhishek Porel as well as South African young sensation Tristan Stubbs, This core ensures a mix of tactical leadership, batting firepower and bowling depth vital to their IPL aspirations,

In a surprise move, DC have released star batsman Faf du Plessis after a period of trade speculation, and settled on a fresh approach for the top order. The release of some fringe and senior players reflects DC’s desire to optimize their purse and team combination. Delhi’s focus is on a balanced squad with impact role players and high quality all-rounders.

DC’s strategy for IPL 2026 auction

With a huge purse remaining, Delhi Capitals have enough potential to bag major additions for the IPL 2026 auction. He aims to target dynamic finishers, young fast bowlers and middle-order stabilizers to strengthen the balance and depth of his squad.

Delhi Capitals’ retention decisions underline their commitment to building a competitive and versatile team ready for a title challenge. Retaining experienced stars and supporting emerging talent creates a foundation upon which they can build a championship-winning team.

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Delhi Capitals: Retention, Release, Trade and Purse

Released players: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sediqullah Atal, Manwant Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreria (traded to Rajasthan Royals)

Players retained: Abhishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Ashutosh SharmaAxar Patel, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Madhav Tiwary, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, T Natarajan, Tripura Vijay, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Nitish Rana (included from Rajasthan Royals).

Purse Balance: Rs 21.8 crore

Remaining slots: 8 (5 foreigners)

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