The IPL 2026 auction is just around the corner, with 359 players set to be up for grabs for the 77 available slots. Many high-profile players have thrown their names into the mix, but some are unlikely to attract any buyers. Here are 10 star players who might remain unsold in this year’s auction.
First up is Steve Smith from Australia, who last played in the IPL in 2021 and is listed at a base price of Rs 2 crore. Charith Asalanka from Mumbai Indians, Devon Conway from New Zealand, Josh Inglis from Australia, and Pathum Nissanka from Sri Lanka are also on the list of players who might not find a buyer.
Umesh Yadav from India, Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand, Sarfaraz Khan from India, Jason Holder from West Indies, and Mayank Agarwal from India complete the list of players who could go unsold in the upcoming auction.
Despite their previous performances in the IPL or international cricket, these players may struggle to attract bids from franchises due to various factors such as form, availability, or lack of demand for their playing style. It remains to be seen how the auction unfolds and which players find new homes for the upcoming season.
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