The has always been a platform for finding out young cricketing talent. It provides emerging players with a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and accomplished cricketers in the world. At the same time, seasoned players also benefit from the league by gaining fresh perspectives, learning from others, and drawing inspiration to perform at the highest level.
However, as the tournament continues to evolve, some players may not be part of its 19th edition, which is set to take place in 2026. The reasons for their absence could range from age and form to personal decisions such as retirement. As a result, the next season of the IPL might witness the departure of a few popular and beloved players from one of the most celebrated cricket leagues globally.
In this article, CricTracker dives deeper into analyzing five cricketers who might end their IPL journey this season, and might not get a team in 2026.
5 Players who might not play IPL 2026
5. Glenn Maxwell
The mighty Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell might not feature in the next edition of the IPL in 2026. The right-handed batter is representing in the 2025 season, and has struggled to find form by scoring just 48 runs in the seven matches played so far. This fall in performance comes in contrast to his earlier IPL highs, the most notably in 2014 for PBKS and in 2021 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
In the 2014 season, Maxwell played a key role in helping PBKS reach the finals, where they faced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). With his current form and the fact that he is 36 years old with not a lot of age on his side, there is a possibility that the all-rounder might not be part of the tournament next year.
