As always the Indian Premier League (IPL) has set the sporting world ablaze with the massive attraction it has, not just among the fans but also the players.At the 2026 mini-auction, as many as 1,355 players have registered for the December 16 event in Abu Dhabi, according to a Cricbuzz report. The list includes 1,062 Indian players, with Mayank Agarwal, KS Bharat, Rahul Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw and Umesh Yadav among the top names.Also Read: Faf du Plessis pulls out of 2026 auction after 14 seasons, switches from IPL to PSLCricbuzz reports that the 13-page sheet includes 293 overseas players, with leading names from: England, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West IndiesSome of the top overseas contenders include Cameron Green, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, while Josh Inglis has surprised his former franchise by joining the list despite wedding-related uncertainty.After Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell opts out However, the most notable development is the absence of Glenn Maxwell, who has been a regular feature of the league for 13 seasons. Maxwell confirmed his decision in an Instagram post, and said, “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.”Also Read: Pat Cummins to lead SRH for 3rd consecutive season in IPL“The IPL has helped shape 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,” he added.IPL auction: Key numbers at a glance CategoryNumber of playersTotal1,355Indians1,062Overseas293Capped internationals196Uncapped Indians928Uncapped Indians who played IPL earlier118Uncapped internationals73Uncapped internationals who played IPL earlier2Associate players22Players with ₹2 crore maximum base price45Players retained/picked before auction173 IPL Auction 2026: 45 players in ₹2 crore base price bracket The ₹2 crore maximum base price list, as per Cricbuzz, features:India: Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh IyerAfghanistan: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-HaqAustralia: Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Ben Cutting, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Steve SmithBangladesh: Mustafizur RahmanEngland: Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Daniel Lawrence, Liam Livingstone, Tymal Mills, Jamie SmithNew Zealand: Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, William O’Rourke, Rachin RavindraSouth Africa: Gerald Coetzee, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, David WieseSri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh TheekshanaWest Indies: Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph Additional notable details from the master sheet include: Shakib Al Hasan has listed himself at ₹1 crore base price New Zealand’s Adithya Ashok, an Indian-origin right-arm spinner, set his base price at ₹75 lakh India-born Malaysian player Virandeep Singh entered with ₹30 lakh base price Team budgets and auction slots After the retention deadline (November 15), the 10 IPL franchises have ₹237.55 crore available. A total of 77 slots are open of which 31 are reserved for overseas. FranchisePurse AvailableKolkata Knight Riders₹64.30 croreChennai Super Kings₹43.40 croreOthers combined₹129.85 crore
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