IPL TEAM · RELEASED & RETAINED PLAYERS
Delhi Capitals — Released & Retained Players 2026
Last updated: January 27, 2026
This page lists the confirmed retained and released players for Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2026 season, following official squad announcements.
Delhi Capitals Retained Players
| Player | Role | Overseas |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder | — |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | — |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | 🌍 |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter | 🌍 |
| Abishek Porel | Wicketkeeper | — |
Released Players
| Player | Role | Overseas |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper | — |
| David Warner | Batter | 🌍 |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler | 🌍 |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder | 🌍 |
| Prithvi Shaw | Batter | — |
Notes
- Captaincy update: KL Rahul joined as captain via the auction (replacing Rishabh Pant).
- Strategy: Retained the high-impact young overseas batting core.
DC Retention & Release Strategy
Delhi Capitals prioritise versatility and athletic profiles when retaining players. DC often back multi-skill cricketers who provide tactical options across match phases.
Releases are used to optimise balance rather than overhaul the squad. This measured approach allows Delhi to evolve gradually while preserving system coherence.