“There is no Andre Russell or Glenn Maxwell” - R Ashwin expects star all-rounder to hit jackpot at IPL 2026 auction

The IPL 2026 auction will be missing two of its biggest overseas stars in Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell [Credit: Getty]
The IPL 2026 auction will be missing two of its biggest overseas stars in Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell [Credit: Getty]

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin backed Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green to hit the jackpot in the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. The day-long event is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16.

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Ashwin believes that the recent retirements and withdrawals of Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell have further enhanced Green's chances of earning a substantial amount at the auction. Russell stunned the cricketing world by announcing his IPL retirement days before the auction, following the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) releasing him.

Meanwhile, Maxwell pulled out of the IPL 2026 auction, while also hinting at possibly not returning to the league. Ashwin also backed England all-rounder Liam Livingstone to go big in the auction, thanks to Russell and Maxwell's withdrawal.

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Talking about the recent developments and how they impact Green's value at the auction, Ashwin said on his YouTube channel (via Crikipidea Instagram handle):

"Ask Cameron Green to book 4-5 acres near the Sydney harbor. He has entered the auction this time and there is no Andre Russell or Glenn Maxwell. CSK fans put him ( Maxwell) at No. 6 and were waiting for him but now that chance is gone. So Liam Livingstone and Cameron Green have a big jackpot at the auction."
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Russell and Maxwell aside, other foreign stars, Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali, have withdrawn from the 2026 IPL season.

Cameron Green has been in red-hot T20 form this year

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Cameron Green has been in sparkling form in T20Is since returning from injury. The 26-year-old has averaged 43 at a strike rate of almost 169 in eight T20Is in 2025.

Green has also resumed his bowling duties since the first Test of the ongoing Ashes series. While he missed the 2025 IPL season with injury, the Aussie all-rounder impressed in the previous two seasons.

Green helped the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) make an incredible playoff push in IPL 2024, averaging almost 32 at a strike rate of 143.25 in 13 outings. He also played a vital role in the Mumbai Indians (MI) advancing to the playoffs in IPL 2023, scoring 452 runs at an excellent average of 50.22 and a strike rate of 160.28 in 16 matches.

Green has also picked up 16 wickets in his 29-match IPL career, including 10 in the 2024 edition with RCB.

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Edited by Venkatesh Ravichandran
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