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More than 1,300 players have signed up for the 2026 IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi, including 16 capped Indian cricketers alongside a mix of domestic and international stars.
Australian T20 star Glenn Maxwell has decided to sit out this IPL season. He thanked the league and fans for their support while confirming he won’t enter the mini-auction.
Cricbuzz, after reviewing the auction register, reported that 1,355 players have entered the mini-auction. The list includes prominent international cricketers from Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan.
Key Indian cricketers in the mini-auction include Mayank Agarwal, KS Bharat, Rahul Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw and Umesh Yadav.
Australia’s Cameron Green, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, and Steve Smith have entered the auction. England’s Jamie Smith, Jonny Bairstow, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway are also in.
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana have registered for the IPL mini-auction, adding to the pool of top overseas players available for franchises.
The 10 IPL franchises have a combined ₹237.55 crore for the mini-auction. Kolkata Knight Riders lead with ₹64.40 crore, while Chennai Super Kings can spend ₹43.40 crore.
A total of 77 squad slots need to be filled in the mini-auction. Teams can select up to 31 overseas players to complete their squads for the season.