Overview
- Maxwell, 37, confirmed via Instagram that he will not enter the mini‑auction, pausing a 13‑season IPL stint.
- His decision follows a poor 2025 with Punjab Kings, where he scored 48 runs and took four wickets before being released.
- Cameron Green and Steve Smith headline the ₹2 crore base‑price bracket on the auction longlist reported to franchises.
- Only 77 places, including 31 overseas slots, can be filled across ten teams, with shortlists due from franchises by Dec. 5.
- The overseas pool has thinned with Andre Russell retiring to a KKR coaching role and Faf du Plessis opting for the PSL.