The IPL 2026 withdrawals list has become a major talking point as franchises finalize their squads ahead of the new season. With several IPL 2026 withdrawn players already confirmed, teams are adjusting their strategies due to unexpected IPL 2026 player withdrawals.
From stars ruled out due to injury to cricketers who have opted out of IPL 2026 for national duty or personal reasons, the IPL 2026 unavailable players list continues to evolve.
With the tournament drawing near, every participating team will start their preparation by releasing information on its squads, official jerseys, training kits, support staff, and the ticket booking portals for the Indian league.
The IPL 2026 squad, proudly wearing the new jersey, represents a perfect blend of experienced match-winners and rising stars, united under one vision to dominate the season of the Indian Premier League.
In this section, we will have a look at the complete list of players withdraw from IPL 2026 along with the reasons and their replacement players.
IPL 2026 Withdrawals List
With the IPL 2026 schedule set to be unveiled, the tournament is set to be played between March 26 and May 31, 2026.
In this updated IPL 2026 withdrawals list, we cover all confirmed absentees, the reasons behind each withdrawn from IPL 2026 decision, and details about possible replacement player signings.
For the latest squad updates, fans can also check the IPL 2026 replacement players list, which details the new signings brought in to fill the spots of withdrawn players.
Stay tuned for the latest IPL 2026 withdrawal list as franchises respond to these changes ahead of the tournament.
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| Player | Team | Reason | Replacement |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Kolkata Knight Riders | Geopolitical Reasons | – |
IPL 2026 Format
The format has been used in the last IPL season where the tournament is played with a total of 10 teams.
- The ten teams are divided into two groups of five.
- A random draw was used to determine the groups and who plays whom across the groups once and twice.
- In the group stage, each team plays 14 games facing the other four teams in their group two times each (one home and one away game), four teams in the other group once, and the remaining team two times.
- IPL Points Table system: The team winning a match will be awarded 2 points. The losing team will not receive any points. In case of a draw or no result, both teams will be awarded 1 point.
- A four-game playoff stage following the Page playoff system is held after the group stage. Four games will be played in the playoffs:
- Qualifier 1: between the teams ranked first and second in the group stage.
- Eliminator: between the teams ranked third and fourth in the group stage.
- Qualifier 2: between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator.
- Final: between the winners of Qualifiers 1 and 2.
IPL 2026 Rules and Regulations
Here are the complete details of updated IPL 2026 Rules and Regulations, which are said to be followed similarly to the last season of the Indian Premier League.
- As of last season, BCCI included the “Smart Replay System” during the IPL 2025 season for quicker and more accurate reviews.
- Bowlers can bowl two bounces in an over in IPL 2026.
- The IPL 2026 season will also retain the Impact Player Rule which was introduced in IPL 2023.
- Team captains can walk in with 2 different team sheets before handling their final playing 11 after the toss.
- Depending on the toss result, the teams can pick their best 11 after the toss. But till last season, the captains had to exchange the teams before the toss.
- For Example: If team A wants to bat first and then defend a total on a slow track in turning conditions and is forced to bowl first they can pick the playing 11 with an extra spinner in the starting 11 and then they can replace a specialist bowler with a batter in the second innings to help with the run-chase.
- BCCI introduced this rule in the 2023 edition to bring down the motto of “win toss, win match” in certain conditions.
- IPL 2025 will have two DRS for each inning.
- Players can take reviews for wides and no-balls in IPL
- Upon a catch dismissal, irrespective of whether the batsmen have crossed or not the incoming batsman will take the strike, except if it’s the last ball of the over
- In Playoffs/Final: If Super Over or subsequent Super Overs can’t be completed due to some reason then the team that has finished higher in the league will be declared as the winner.
- Over rate penalty of only four fielders outside the 30-yard circle for every over not completed in the allocated time.
- Unfair movement of the wicketkeeper will result in a dead ball and 5 penalty runs.
- Unfair movement by a fielder will result in a dead ball and 5 penalty runs
Practice during tournament
- Teams will get 2 nets in the practice area and 1 of the side wickets on the main square to do range hitting. For the Mumbai venue, if both the teams are practicing at the same time, the teams will get 2 wickets each.
- No open nets will be allowed.
- If one of the teams finishes their practice early, the other team is not allowed to use the wickets for their practice.
- No practice will be allowed on Match days.
- No fitness test will take place on the Match Day on the main square.
- On practice days (during pre-tournament & tournament), only accredited staff is allowed in the dressing room and on the field of play.
- Player family members and friends to travel in a different vehicle and can watch the team practice from the hospitality area.
- For extended support staff ( throw down specialist/net bowlers) list needs to be submitted for approval to the BCCI. Once approved, non-match day accreditations will be issued for the same.
- Players to use the team bus while coming for practice. Teams may travel in two batches.
- For any request related to practice, fitness test on Match days, the Venue Manager will be the POC.
Match Day
- It is mandatory for PMOA accredited staff to bring their accreditation on match day. On the first instance failure of not carrying the accreditation, a warning will be issued. On the second instance, a monetary fine will be issued to the team.
- Despite providing hitting nets, players keep hitting on the LED boards thus board requests teams to adhere to it.
- The Board has advised players and support staff not to sit in front of the LED boards. The sponsorship team will mark places across the FOP where substitutes carrying towels and water bottles can be seated.
- Players have to wear Orange and Purple caps during the game. In case where players do not wear caps, the board requests players to wear them for the first two overs till the broadcast captures it.
- In the post-match presentation, floppies and sleeveless jerseys are not allowed. Failure to do so will result in warning on the first instance. On the second instance, there will be a financial penalty.
- On match days, similar to IPL 2025 season, only 12 accredited support staff will be permitted which includes team doctor.
Jersey Number
- In case of a change in jersey numbers, information has to be made 24 hours in advance as mentioned in clothing & equipment guidelines.
IPL 2026 Team Captains
Following are the details of the IPL 2026 captains of the participating teams. Changes will be updated here(if made) after the official announcements:
| Teams | Captain |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Delhi Capitals | Axar Patel |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Punjab Kings | |
| Rajasthan Royals | Riyan Parag |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rajat Patidar |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
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