The IPL 2026 mini auction will be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Over a thousand of have registered for Indian Premier League (IPL) Mini auction, with KS Bharat, Rahul Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Sarafaraz Khan, Umesh Yadav, and Prithvi Shaw leading the list of Indian players. But Maxwell played 13 season with 141 games, as of now he has made his absence in the upcoming IPL 2026.
As per the latest Source, lists exactly 1355 players with top international player’s names from the England, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan, filling the page sheet, which includes 1062 Indians and 293 overseas players. The Australian player Maxwell, who has been participating for all the season, but this season made his absence in the upcoming season.
Maxwell made his announcement on Instagram
On December 02, 2025:
“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”
“The IPL has helped shaped me as a cricketer and as a person. I’ve been lucky to play with world-class teammates, and perform in front of fans whose passion is unmatched. The memories, the challenges, and the energy of India will stay with me forever. Thank you all for your support over the years, hopefully see you soon”
Cameron Green, Steve Smith, and Matthew Short are the big Australian names everyone is talking about right now. All three are hoping a team takes a chance on them at the IPL 2026 auction. It’s not just the Aussies in the spotlight, though. England’s Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Smith have also put their names in, looking for a fresh run in the league.
From New Zealand, you’ve got Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell joining the race too — no surprise there, considering how consistent they’ve been across formats.
Overall, the list is massive: 212 capped players, 1,121 uncapped players, and 22 associate cricketers. It’s easily one of the busiest and most mixed-up auction pools we’ve seen in years.
The list features overseas players from 14 different countries — Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, Ireland, NZ, RSA, SL, WI, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Scotland, and even the USA. There’s also a surprise inclusion from Malaysia. India-born Virandeep Singh, a right-handed all-rounder now representing Malaysia, has submitted his name as well, listing a base price of ₹30 lkh.