The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction for 2026 is set to bring big changes within franchises, with teams lining up for a bidding war this December. Reports have indicated that the auction will probably take place between December 13 and 15 in India. CSK Responds to Player Release Rumours Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful franchises in the history of IPL, have made it to the news after reports indicated they are going to release a few big guns. According to a Cricbuzz report, CSK may release Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, and Devon Conway before the 2026 season. After widespread speculation on social media, CSK eventually confirmed the rumours in a humorous tone. The team changed its X (formerly Twitter) bio, writing: "Nothing’s official till you see it here." Before making changes to their bio, CSK also tweeted: “Don’t worry, we’ve updated the bio.” Don't worry, we've updated the bio 😉 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 10, 2025 This funny reply from the five-time champs went viral in no time, soothing fans concerned about potential player departures. Also Read | CSK, DC, LSG, KKR to Release Big Names Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction CSK's Struggles in IPL 2025 CSK had a miserable IPL 2025 season, ending at the cellar of the points table for the first time ever. The team could manage to win just 4 out of 14 games, one of their worst seasons ever. Their woes got increased when skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad incurred a hairline fracture in his elbow during the middle of the tournament. Veteran MS Dhoni stepped in as captain for the rest of the season but couldn’t reverse the team’s poor form. Dhoni’s batting position also became a topic of debate as he batted at No. 9 on two occasions. Adding to the changes, CSK’s purse increased by INR 9.75 crore after Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the IPL earlier this year. Big Names Likely to Enter IPL 2026 Auction Pool According to reports, the franchises need to submit their retained players' final list on November 15, 2025. Besides CSK, some other teams would also be coming up with some drastic decisions. Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson would find a way into the auction pool unless there's a last-minute trade. T. Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, and David Miller could also be released by their respective franchises. While that, Venkatesh Iyer, who was purchased at an enormous INR 23.75 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), could also reappear in the hammer. Cameron Green should also find big guns fighting for his services as various franchises have already made him a target. With the window for the auction quickly approaching, fans are anticipating which teams make the most daring moves and which players get their new addresses in the upcoming season of IPL.