As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the IPL 2024 mini auction, the ten franchises have made their decisions clear by announcing the players they have retained, released, and traded. Here's a comprehensive look at how each team stacks up ahead of the upcoming auction.

Mumbai Indians: Released: Arshad Khan, Ramandeep Singh, Hrithik Shokeen, and others. Retained: Hardik Pandya (Traded from GT), Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, and more. Notable trades include Romario Shepherd from LSG.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Released: Wanindu Hasarangha, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, and others. Retained: Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, and others. Mayank Dagar traded from SRH.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Released: Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, David Wiese, and others. Retained: Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Sunil Narine, and others.

Gujarat Titans: Released: Yash Dayal, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, and others. Retained: Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Kane Williamson, and others. Notable trade: Hardik Pandya to MI.

Chennai Super Kings: Released: Ben Stokes, Kyle Jamieson, Ambati Rayudu, and others. Retained: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and others.

Rajasthan Royals: Released: Murugan Ashwin, KC Cariappa, Joe Root, and others. Retained: Sanju Samson, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, and others. Avesh Khan traded from LSG.

Punjab Kings: Released: Shahrukh Khan, Raj Bawa, Matthew Short, and others. Retained: Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, and others.

Lucknow Super Giants: Released: Daniel Sams, Karun Nair, Jaydev Unadkat, and others. Retained: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, and others. Notable trades: Romario Shepherd to MI, Avesh Khan to RR.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Released: Harry Brook, Samarth Vyas, Kartik Tyagi, and others. Retained: Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and others.

Delhi Capitals: Released: Rilee Rossouw, Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman, and others. Retained: Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and others.

With these player movements, the stage is set for an intriguing IPL 2024 mini auction. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the bidding wars as teams strive to build winning combinations for the upcoming season.

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