The management of the Mumbai Indians has officially finalized their roster of retained and released players in anticipation of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, set to take place in mid-December. As mandated, all ten franchises submitted their finalized player lists to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by the deadline of November 15. This year's changes see a notable list of players leaving the team, alongside those who will continue to wear the Mumbai Indians jersey. Among the released players, notable exits include Arjun Tendulkar, who has been traded to the Lucknow Super Giants. Other players who will be departing include Bevon Jacobs, Karn Sharma, Lizaad Williams, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Reece Topley, Krishnan Shrijith, Satyanarayana Raju, and Vignesh Puthur. The decision to release these players indicates a strategy shift for the Mumbai Indians as they prepare to optimize their lineup for the upcoming season. With potential new signings anticipated at the mini-auction, the Mumbai Indians aim to strengthen their squad and build a competitive team for the IPL 2026 season. As the franchise enters this crucial period of transition, fans eagerly await the team's new acquisitions and the strategic decisions they will make to enhance their chances in the tournament.