With Mumbai Indians confirming their list of released players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, a few names are already making headlines in the market. Despite limited opportunities last season, some of these players showed enough talent to attract the attention of teams looking to fill specific gaps.
Since Mumbai is entering the auction with the lowest purse of only Rs 2.75 crore, they are unlikely to compete aggressively to re-sign these players, opening the door for other franchises. The released MI Group may start a bidding war. Given the dynamics of the upcoming auction, these players could attract strong offers from teams with healthy purses, especially from rivals like Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively.
Here are 3 released MI players who could trigger a bidding war between RCB and CSK in the IPL 2026 auction
3. Vignesh Puthur
Despite a good debut season, the five-time winners have released the young left-arm wrist spinner. Vignesh PuthurBorn in Kerala, discovered through MI's extensive scouting network after impressing in the local leagues, he made an immediate impact in IPL 2025, getting the better of big names like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dubey and Deepak Hooda on debut, He finished the season with six wickets at a good economy rate,
However, persistent calf injuries halted his progress, ruling him out of most of the 2025 season and limiting his game time in the Kerala Cricket League. MI released him primarily due to his ongoing rehabilitation, but continued to support his recovery. Still, his rare skill set could attract keen interest at auction. Both CSK and RCB are on the lookout for skilled spinners, and they are taking advantage of this opportunity to acquire the youngster.
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