Updated On: 28 January, 2021 08:30 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
The player retention deadline ended on January 20 and the trading window closes on February 4. Top Australian draws like Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell were released from Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab respectively on the last day of the retention deadline.

Glenn Maxwell. Pic/AFP
The IPL players` auction ahead of the 2021 edition will be held in Chennai on February 18, the league organisers announced on Wednesday. The announcement was made via IPL`s Twitter handle exactly a week after PTI reported the date.
"IPL 2021 Player Auction on 18th February," read part of the post. The "mini auction" will take place following the first two Tests between India and England in Chennai. The series begins on February 5 while the second Test will be played from February 13 to 17.