Why Glenn Maxwell Won’t Be Part of the IPL 2026 Auction

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Glenn Maxwell Pulls Out of IPL 2026 Auction

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has withdrawn from the IPL 2026 auction after fracturing his finger in the 2025 season.

Maxwell’s Name Missing From Auction Longlist

His name did not appear in the longlist of players for the mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, which has 77 spots available across teams.

Poor IPL 2025 Season Before Injury

Maxwell scored only 78 runs and took 4 wickets in 9 matches before being ruled out with a fractured middle finger. PBKS did not retain him.

Maxwell’s IPL Journey Over the Years

Debuting in 2012, he earned the nickname “Big Show,” with standout seasons in 2014 (542 runs), 2017, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Released by RCB, Signed by PBKS in 2025

Maxwell was released before the 2025 mega auction and later picked up by Punjab Kings for ₹4.20 crore.

Other Big Names Missing From the Auction

Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali will play in the PSL instead, while Andre Russell has retired from IPL and will join KKR as a power-hitting coach.

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