After Faf du Plessis and Andre Russell, the upcoming edition of the IPL will also miss the Big Show Glenn Maxwell. The Australian all-rounder said he has decided against putting his name in the auction list, but remained hopeful that he could return in the future.
Maxwell, who was part of Punjab Kings team last year, was released into the auction pool as his performances with the bat weren’t up to the mark. A very integral member of Australia white-ball squad, Maxwell has struggled for consistency when it comes to the IPL. Last season in the seven matches he played, he scored only 48 runs. Despite an underwhelming season, Maxwell remained part of discussions among franchises, but the player himself has withdrawn from the auction.
“After many unforgettable seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name into 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 me shape as cricketer and as a person. I’ve been lucky to play with world-class teammates, represent incredible franchises, 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 for all your support over the years, hopefully see you soon,” Maxwell posted on his Instagram handle.
Overall, over a thousand players have registered for the mini-auction set to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw, KS Bharat, and Umesh Yadav are among the big Indian names in list.
Among overseas players, the biggest name is all-rounder Cameron Green who is expected to get a huge pay-cheque at the auction with multiple franchises interested in him and clearing up their auction purse. Apart from Green, the likes of Steve Smith, Jamie Smith, Josh Inglis, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway are all part of the auction list.
Among the overseas players, there are 43 in the Rs 2 crore bracket, including Green, Steve Smith, Jamie Smith, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Inglis, Mustafizur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Duckett, Livingstone, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana and Hasaranga.
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