Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 auctions | Cricket Information

The Australian all-rounder ends a 13-year affiliation with the world’s hottest and richest T20 cricket league.

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opted out of subsequent month’s Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions in Abu Dhabi, ending a 13-season stint within the profitable Twenty20 cricket competitors.

The explosive hitter was purchased by Punjab Kings for 42 million rupees ($467,000) for final season however solely returned with 48 runs and 4 wickets in seven video games, and was launched by the franchise in November.

Maxwell, who has performed within the IPL since 2012, stated the league helped form him as a cricketer.

“It’s an enormous name, and one I make with a whole lot of gratitude for every part this league has given me,” the 37-year-old wrote in a press release on Instagram.

“The IPL has helped form me as a cricketer and as an individual. I’ve been fortunate to play with world-class teammates, characterize unimaginable franchises, and carry out in entrance of followers whose ardour is unmatched.

“The reminiscences, the challenges, and the vitality of India will stick with me ceaselessly.”

Faf du Plessis and Andre Russell additionally dominated themselves out of IPL 2026 final week, with the previous South African captain as an alternative selecting to play within the Pakistan Tremendous League and the previous West Indies all-rounder becoming a member of the IPL workforce Kolkata Knight Riders’ teaching division.

The 2026 IPL auctions will happen on December 16.