Big Names Who Went Unsold In IPL Auction

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Here's a list of top five players who surprisingly went unsold at the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

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5. Devon Conway

Despite being a big name in the IPL, the Kiwi wicketkeeper-batter went unsold at the auction.

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4. Jonny Bairstow

The English wicketkeeper-batter also went unsold in the last edition auction but joined Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement.

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3. Deepak Hooda

Ignored India batter played for had a below average outing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.

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2. Jamie Smith

The upcoming England wicketkeeper-batter was expected to fetch a good deal but surprisingly went unsold.

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1. Jake Fraser-McGurk

Young Australia opener, who played for Delhi Capitals in 2024 and 2025, failed to attract any buyers this year.

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Big Names Who Went Unsold In IPL Auction

Here's a list of top five players who surprisingly went unsold at the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

5. Devon Conway Despite being a big name in the IPL, the Kiwi wicketkeeper-batter went unsold at the auction.

4. Jonny Bairstow The English wicketkeeper-batter also went unsold in the last edition auction but joined Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement.

3. Deepak HoodaIgnored India batter played for had a below average outing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.

2. Jamie Smith The upcoming England wicketkeeper-batter was expected to fetch a good deal but surprisingly went unsold.

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk Young Australia opener, who played for Delhi Capitals in 2024 and 2025, failed to attract any buyers this year.