Summary
Glenn Maxwell, an Australian cricket player, has decided not to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions. Maxwell, who has been part of the league since 2012, stated that the IPL played a significant role in his cricket career.
Key Facts
- Glenn Maxwell is an Australian all-rounder, meaning he can both bat and bowl in cricket.
- He has been part of the IPL since 2012, playing for various teams over 13 seasons.
- Maxwell was bought by the Punjab Kings for 42 million rupees last season.
- In the 2025 season, he scored 48 runs and took four wickets in seven games, leading to his release from Punjab Kings in November.
- Maxwell expressed gratitude to the IPL, saying it helped shape him as a cricketer and person.
- Faf du Plessis and Andre Russell also opted out of the 2026 IPL, choosing other cricket opportunities instead.
- The IPL 2026 auctions are scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
