"Won't feel the same without you" - PBKS star's emotional post after Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 Auction

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Glenn Maxwell has not registered his name for IPL 2026 auction. (Pic: Getty Images)

Punjab Kings (PBKS) leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared an emotional post after Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell withdrew his name from the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Tuesday. The two were part of the Punjab-based side that finished as the runners-up of IPL 2025.

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Chahal stated that he would miss all the fun and banter with Maxwell. He also posted a video, giving fans a glimpse of their bond.

Suggesting that the PBKS dressing room won't be the same without the swashbuckling batter's presence, the 35-year-old wrote on X:

"Gonna miss you, Maxi Bro. The fun, the madness, the banter… dressing room won’t feel the same without you."
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Maxwell returned to PBKS after the franchise signed him at ₹4.20 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. However, it was a season to forget for the veteran cricketer as he finished with just 48 runs across six innings at a strike rate of 97.95.

He performed decently with the ball, claiming four wickets from six innings at an economy rate of 8.46. Announcing that he won't be registering his name for the IPL 2026 auction, the Aussie star wrote on Instagram:

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"After many unforgettable seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name into the auction this year. It’s a big call, and one I make with a lot of gratitude for everything this league has given me. The IPL has helped shape me as a cricketer and as a person.
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"I’ve been lucky to play with world-class teammates, represent incredible franchises, and perform in front of fans whose passion is unmatched. The memories, the challenges, and the energy of India will stay with me forever. Thank you for all your support over the years, hopefully see you soon. Cheers Maxi."
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Maxwell made his IPL debut in 2012. Apart from PBKS, he has plied his trade for Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC). He has 2819 runs to his name from 135 innings in the tournament, along with 41 wickets in 85 innings.


"I was excited to see you smack it again!" - South African legend reacts to Glenn Maxwell's IPL 2026 auction withdrawal

South African pace legend Dale Steyn also seemed disappointed to see Glenn Maxwell not register for the IPL 2026 auction. He called it a "pity" and remarked that he had been looking forward to seeing the hard-hitting batter play in the upcoming edition.

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Steyn commented on Maxwell's Instagram post:

"Pity, I was excited to see you smack it again! Well done bud, huge impact. 👏"
Screenshot of Dale Steyn's Instagram comment. (Instagram/gmaxi_32)
Screenshot of Dale Steyn's Instagram comment. (Instagram/gmaxi_32)

Meanwhile, the other big names who have opted out of the IPL 2026 auction include Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali and Andre Russell (retired from IPL).

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