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Glenn Maxwell to Andre Russell: Shocking names who will be missing from the IPL 2026 auction
Shocking names who will be missing from the IPL 2026 auction.
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The IPL 2026 auction, set for December 6 in Abu Dhabi, will feature all 10 franchises competing to secure players for 77 available slots, including 31 for overseas recruits. A total of 1,355 cricketers — 1,062 from India and 293 from abroad — have already put their names forward for the event. The final auction pool will be confirmed after December 5, once every franchise has indicated their interest in specific players. (BCCI Photo)
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Despite the large registration numbers, several notable stars will not appear in this year’s auction. A number of high-profile cricketers who were released by their teams have chosen not to re-enter the league, while others have stepped away from the IPL entirely due to retirement from the tournament or from the sport itself. Below is the complete list of prominent players who will not feature in the IPL 2026 auction.
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Glenn Maxwell, the star Australian all-rounder, was released by Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Following his release, the 37-year-old confirmed he would not be entering the IPL 2026 mini-auction, hinting that he may have already played his final game in the tournament.
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Andre Russell, a two-time IPL champion with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and one of the most feared lower-order hitters and dependable death-overs bowlers, was surprisingly released ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. After being released, the West Indies all-rounder announced his retirement from the IPL but revealed he would remain with KKR as the franchise’s Power Coach for the 2026 season. (BCCI Photo)
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Faf du Plessis, the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) title winner, was released by Delhi Capitals prior to the IPL 2026 auction. After his release, he confirmed that he would not participate in the mini-auction and instead would be playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), indicating a shift in his career focus toward exploring new league environments at this stage. (BCCI Photo)
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Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who represented multiple franchises including CSK, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals, will not be part of the IPL 2026 auction as he retired from the league earlier this year. Known for his experience and tactical intelligence, Ashwin enjoyed a long and impactful IPL career. (BCCI Photo)
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English all-rounder Moeen Ali, 38, has opted out of the IPL 2026 auction and will instead be seen playing in the PSL alongside Faf du Plessis next season. Across eight consecutive seasons, Moeen played 73 IPL matches, scoring 1,167 runs and taking 41 wickets for teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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