Australia’s Glenn Maxwell has confirmed that he will not be participating in the IPL 2026 auction which will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. This will be the first time the Aussie all-rounder will be missing the tournament since 2019. The 37-year old batter made the announcement by releasing an official statement on social media.
“After many unforgettable seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name into the auction this year. It’s a big call, and one I make with a lot of gratitude for everything this league has given me,” he said.
“The IPL has helped shape me as a cricketer and as a person. I’ve been lucky to play with world-class teammates, represent incredible franchises, and perform in front of fans whose passion is unmatched. The memories, the challenges, and the energy of India will stay with me forever.
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“Thank you for all your support over the years, hopefully see you soon. Cheers Maxi.”
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Maxwell had a very disappointing campaign in IPL 2025 – he just scored 78 runs and took 4 wickets in nine matches after which he was sidelined with a finger injury. His underwhelming performance was the reason Punjab Kings released him ahead of the auction. He made his debut in IPL in 2012 and even earned the name of “Big Show” for his aggressive hitting. But in the recent years he has struggled to perform and his performance also raised many questions.
The IPL mini-auction will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi where many big names will go under the hammer. But now with no confirmation about Maxwell, all eyes will be on another Australian all-rounder Cameron Green who is most likely to achieve the highest bid in the room with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as top contenders in the race to acquire him.
