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Glenn Maxwell: Andre Russell and Faf du Plessis have also withdrawn their names from the upcoming IPL auction. Meanwhile, news is spreading that he can now retire from the Indian Premier League also.
Glenn Maxwell: Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell confirmed on Tuesday that he will not participate in the mini auction of IPL 2026 this time. It is being said that this statement from Maxways is indicating that he is now disillusioned with IPL. Whereas, before Maxwell, Andre Russell and Faf du Plessis withdrew their names from the auction. Let us tell you that this time the mini auction will start on 16th December in Abu Dhabi.
Announced on social media
Glenn Maxwell issued a post on social media saying that he is not taking part in the IPL. He also said that it was not so easy for me to take this decision. However, after much deliberation he has taken this decision. He wrote that the moments spent in the IPL tournament will be very memorable and I have decided not to participate in this season. Also, this is a big decision and I am taking it with gratitude, because this league has given me a lot.
Read Glenn Maxwell’s post here
Maxwell shared one of his posts, in which he thanked IPL, this league has not only made me a better player but also a great person. He said that I have played cricket with the best players in the world in this league, have been a part of great teams and the energy of Indian cricket fans has inspired me a lot. Maxwell wrote in the end that the memories, challenges and energy found in India will always remain in my heart. Thanks hope we see you soon.
Form and injury created many challenges
In the last season of IPL, Maxwell was a part of Punjab Kings and his team reached the finals. But in the end it lost to RCB. During this time, Glenn started his innings brilliantly, but after that he was out due to a finger injury. Let us tell you that Punjab Kings had bought him for Rs 4.2 crore in the IPL auction. However, he could score only 48 runs in six innings. Meanwhile, for not living up to expectations, the team management used him as a bowler.
