Last-minute IPL replacements eligible for retention
Three IPL franchises signed four injury replacements during the final league stage. These replacements are now eligible for retention ahead of IPL 2027, following league regulations. This strategy is increasingly seen as a way for teams to enhance their retention options without engaging in costly bidding wars.
- ▪Mumbai Indians signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Bawa.
- ▪Rajasthan Royals signed Emanjot Chahal in place of Ravi Singh.
- ▪Kolkata Knight Riders confirmed the signing of Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana.
- ▪All four replacements will remain eligible for retention ahead of IPL 2027 according to IPL regulations.
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During the final round of the Indian Premier League league stage, three franchises combined to sign four injury replacements. While none of the recruits featured in their respective teams’ last league fixtures, the moves were clearly made with an eye on retention options ahead of IPL 2027.On Saturday (May 23, 2026), Mumbai Indians announced the signing of Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Bawa respectively, while Rajasthan Royals signed Emanjot Chahal in place of Ravi Singh.A day later, Kolkata Knight Riders confirmed the signing of Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana.According to the IPL’s injury replacement regulations, “in case a player gets injured during or before the 12th match”, both the injured player and his…
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