The new year is about to begin, and it marks the start of one of the biggest cricket events, the IPL (Indian Premier League). Leading to the start of the IPL 2026 players auction. While the main event of the mini-auction will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16, as per the BCCI. The list of players registered for the IPL auction has been released, as the last day to nominate themselves was November 30. Since the list has been announced and consists of over a thousand players, the exact figure is 1355. Creating a buzz as available seats are very limited.
Furthermore, this official tally report will be shared with the franchises on Monday, along with some criteria. Starting, only 25 of the maximum squad size are allowed per franchise, with a maximum of only 77 slots available. However, only 31 overseas players can be selected in the IPL 2026 auction to fill the remaining 77 slots. According to reports, this poll contains very few big-name players, as most of the bigger players have been retained by their respective franchises. This leaves very few big names to choose from, and most franchises are full, leaving only 2-3 bigger ones with a high budget to spend on the mini-auction day.
Tabular representation of the key feature from the auction registration. The 173 players who were retained ahead of the auction were split across their respective franchises.
| Feature | Number of Players |
|---|---|
| Total players registered | 1,355 |
| Total Indian players | 1,062 |
| Uncapped Indians | 928 |
| Uncapped Indians (previous IPLs) | 118 |
| Overseas players | 293 |
| Capped internationals | 196 |
| Associate players | 22 |
| Uncapped internationals (previous IPLs) | 2 |
| Uncapped internationals | 73 |
| Players with ₹2 crore base price | 45 |
| Players retained/picked ahead of the auction | 173 |
International Player Cameron Green, Biggest Catch For IPL Season 2026
The bigger news is from Australia, as Cameron Green, an Australian player, is making a comeback in the 2026 IPL season. On the contrary, another big Australian all-rounder has announced his withdrawal from the IPL. However, Cameron Green is in the limelight, as he didn’t participate in the 2025 mega auction. Because he was recovering from a back injury, for that reason, he has been called the most sought-after player for this IPL season. Green is the all-rounder player and has been a strong opponent in the field. The news is that, in KKR franchises, he will be an obvious replacement for Andre Russell.
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the two franchises, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, have the upper hand in auctions. Because these two have the largest purse balance: KKR (64.3 crore) and CSK (43.4 crore). It reflects that it can trigger the bidding war for Aussie all-rounders.
Green has been sought after as KKR has 12 slots to fill, including six overseas. Besides, Green has been the best fit to step in for West Indies T20 legend Andre Russell, who is not playing this season but is with the franchises as a power coach. The KKR has also released Venkatesh Iyer to free up a considerable 23.5 Crore INR.
While for Chennai, Green would be viewed as the potential replacement in place of England all-rounder Sam Curran. Whom franchises have traded as part of the Ravindra Jadeja-Sanju Samson deal with the Rajasthan Royals.
This list of 45 men, all under the base price of Rs. 2 crore, includes only two names: Venkatesh Iyer, who KKR has released. Another one is Ravi Bishnoi, who was the spinner for Lucknow Super Giants last season for INR 11 crore. However, he was released this year due to a unsatisfactory season.
All-Rounder Glenn Maxwell Announced End of 13-Year IPL Stint
As for another big news from Australia, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially announced that he will withdraw his name from this IPL season. He announced the news by sharing an Instagram post thanking franchises and his fans for their support over the years. Maxwell has been part of IPL for 13 consecutive years after making his debut in 2013. He has played for multiple franchises, including the Mumbai Indians, the Punjab Kings, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. This announcement has ended his long-standing involvement in the tournament. In his message, he wrote:
“After many unforgettable seasons in 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.”
This decision by Maxwell has come after an unforgettable 2025 IPL campaign. He last played for the Punjab Kings, which bought him for ₹4.20 Crore. The all-rounder appeared in seven matches and delivered his final performance in the 2025 IPL.
Glenn Maxwell’s exit has added another name to our list of overseas opt-out candidates. Followed by Faf du Plessis, who withdrew his name earlier to participate in the Pakistan Premier League. Another name is Moeen Ali, who has also opted out of IPL to participate in PPL. Furthermore, the list includes Andre Russell, a West Indian all-rounder, who also officially retired from playing in the IPL. His decision was followed by the KKR decision to release him before the 2026 IPL auction. However, he didn’t completely remove himself from the IPL tournament. He has joined the KKR franchise as part of its support staff.
Players With Rs. 2 Crore Base Price Pool In IPL 2026 Auction
There is a total of 45 players who have nominated themselves in the Rs. 2 crore pool out of 1355 participating contestants.
| Country | Players |
|---|---|
| India | Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer |
| Afghanistan | Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen Ul Haq |
| Australia | Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Ben Cutting, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Steve Smith |
| Bangladesh | Mustafizur Rahman |
| England | Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Daniel Lawrence, Liam Livingstone, Tymal Mills, Jamie Smith |
| New Zealand | Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, William O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra |
| South Africa | Gerald Coetzee, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Wiese |
| Sri Lanka | Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana |
| West Indies | Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph |
Summing It Up!!
IPL, one of the most legendary tournaments of all time, draws large crowds to watch matches worldwide. Every year, this tournament brings excitement and glory to one team and lots of excitement and craze to the audience. The IPL 2026 players’ auction has set the stage, and every news is creating headlines. It will be fun to watch another year of great events featuring legendary players.
The most significant changes will be seen on the Chennai Super Kings & Kolkata Knight Riders teams. As they have a large sum of money to contribute to the auction pool to secure their desired players. The finalized wishlist from the franchise is expected by the 5th of December to proceed further with the mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Stay tuned for the latest update only with Organs Beauty!
