Length IPL 2026 Mini Auction BTSI went strong after confirming that a staggering 1,355 players had registered for the event before the November 30 deadline. 16 December at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, one of the biggest initial list auctions in IPL history.
Among the most prominent entries is the Australian all-rounder Cameron greenThose who are conditionally titled abroad. In contrast, fellow Australian star Glenn Maxwell It marred the debate about the end of an era for one of the IPL’s most dynamic entertainers.
Despite the large enrollment pool, 10 franchises, including 77 slots at 31 overseas positions, are expected to submit wish lists by Dec. 5.
Cameron Green 2 Crore Base-Price Band; Franchises are offered aggressively on the lookout
After skipping its previous mega auction, Cameron Green entered the 2026 pool with a top bid of ₹ 2 crore. With teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the hunt for an all-round pace bowler, the green is already ramping up as a potential record-breaking acquisition.
The collected ₹ 2 crore bracket includes several big ticket names like Liam Livingstone, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ravi Bishnoi, Matheesha Pathirana, Matheesha Pathirana. Josh EnglishMustafizur Rahman and Steve Smith make this one of the most competitive high-value groups in recent auctions.
With Green’s youth, three-dimensional skill set and match-winning potential, he is expected to be the biggest foreign attraction at the auction.
Glenn Maxwell’s absence fuels retirement speculation
In stark contrast, Glenn Maxwell’s name is missing from the registration list after Punjab Kings (PBKS) released him after a tough, injury-plagued 2025 season. The 37-year-old managed just 48 runs and four wickets before a broken finger cut him short.
Multiple reports suggest that Maxwell has opted not to sign up for IPL 2026 to rule the season effectively. His absence has started to renew speculation that he may be over his IPL career, especially given his age, form and the increased focus on other T20 leagues around the world.
Maxwell’s decision marks a major shift for a player, once the most explosive of the explosives, the last time he saw the tournament.
Big No Names 2026 Auction Pool Dynamics
Maxwell isn’t the only high-profile name missing from the 2026 auction. Andre Russell, one of the most formidable power-hitters in T20 Cricket, has officially retired from the IPL and joined the KKR support staff as a power-hitting coach.
Meanwhile, experienced internationals FAF du Plessis and Moeen Ali have confirmed that they have completely opted out of Pakistan Super League (PSL), IPL in 2026.
These graduations open the door for younger all-rounders – green and fast-rising stars like Matheesha Pathirana – Premium Offers.
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Franchises are gearing up for the final auction pool as the bag battles loom
Collectively, the 10 IPL teams have Rs 237.55 crore ahead of the auction. KKR, with the biggest purse at ₹ 64.30 crore, followed closely behind with ₹ 43.40 crore, placing both front-runners and front-runners in the 2-crore bracket to watch.
After the teams submit their condensed bids, the IPL will narrow down the 1,355 player list to the final auction pool. Franchises will focus on filling key vacancies and pre-auction disclosures, setting the stage for a high-stakes bid in Abu Dhabi.
