IPL 2026 auction: Breakdown of 1355 players who have registered for auction – Khel Now

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2026 mini auction, which will take place in Abu Dhabi in December, will feature 16 capped Indian players out of the 1355 players who have registered for the auction.
Cricbuzz has access to the auction record, which features exactly 1,355 players, including top international names from England, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The 13-page Excel document includes 1,062 Indians and 293 overseas players.
Maxwell, a regular in the IPL, has decided to call time on his career in the world’s biggest T20 league.
“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 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,” Maxwell announced on his social media.
Australian players looking for buyers include Cameron Green, Matthew Short, and Steve Smith. Even Josh Inglis, whose availability is questionable owing to a wedding, startled his former team by registering his name.
The extensive chart also includes players such as Jamie Smith and Jonny Bairstow of England; Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Devon Conway of New Zealand; and Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana of Sri Lanka, among others. The list includes 212 capped, 1,121 uncapped, and 22 associate players.
Two Indians—Ravi Bishnoi and Venkatesh Iyer—have put their names in the INR 2 crore bracket. On the other hand, 43 foreign players have put their names in the INR 2 crore bracket. There are overseas players from 14 countries—Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Scotland, Malaysia, and the USA.  
The ten IPL teams together carry a purse of Rs 237.55 crore for the auction, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) entering Abu Dhabi with the largest budget of Rs 64.30 crore. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) rank second on this financial list with a purse of Rs 43.40 crore available. There are 77 slots to be filled, including 31 overseas positions.
1355: Total number of players
1062: Total number of Indian players
928: Uncapped Indians
118: Uncapped Indians who were part of previous IPLs
293: Total number of overseas players
196: Capped Internationals
22: Number of Associates
2: Uncapped internationals who were part of previous seasons
73: Uncapped internationals
45: Players with a maximum Rs 2 crore base price
(PS: A total of 173 players have been retained or picked ahead of the auction)
The franchises have until December 3 to react with any additional names they want added to the registry, and December 5 to confirm the names they want included in the auction.
The IPL 2026 auction will take place on December 16.
1355 players have registered for the IPL 2026 auction.
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