Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 auctions | Cricket News

The Australian all-rounder has ended his 13-year-old relationship with the world’s most popular and richest T20 cricket league.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opted out of next month’s Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Abu Dhabi, ending his 13-season stint in the lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition.

The explosive hitter was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 42 million ($467,000) last season but returned with only 48 runs and four wickets in seven matches and was released by the franchise in November.

Maxwell, who has been playing in the IPL since 2012, said the league helped shape him as a cricketer.

“This is a big decision and I’m so grateful for everything this league has given me,” the 37-year-old player wrote in a statement on Instagram.

“The IPL has helped shape me as a cricketer and a person. I have been fortunate to play with world-class teammates, represent incredible franchises and perform in front of fans whose passion is unmatched.

“The memories, challenges and energy of India will always remain with me.”

Faf du Plessis and Andre Russell also ruled themselves out of IPL 2026 last week, with the former South Africa captain opting to play in the Pakistan Super League and the former West Indies all-rounder joining the coaching department of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

The 2026 IPL auction will take place on December 16.