Abu Dhabi, Dec. 15 -- As the JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals gear up for the IPL 2026 Auction, CEO Sunil Gupta shared insights into the franchise's approach for the upcoming auction, key retentions, and the recent trade that brings Nitish Rana into the Capitals' fold, according to a press release.

The auction for the IPL 2026 season will be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16.

Out of 1,390 players who registered for the auction, 350 were shortlisted, including 240 Indian and 110 overseas players. The pool also includes 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players, bringing fresh talent and depth to this year's auction.

Speaking about the core of the squad, Gupta said, "We have retained a solid group of players from las...