Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has made his intentions clear that he’s prioritizing the nationwide obligation over the celebrity and finance forward of the upcoming IPL 2026 public sale. Josh Inglis is unlikely to achieve a lot consideration after he revealed his plans for the following season.
The 30-year-old was already launched by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) forward of the IPL 2026 public sale, and now he has made himself out there for the restricted matches within the subsequent season, citing private causes. Nevertheless, the Australian star is reportedly planning to get married subsequent yr.
Josh Inglis to play solely 4 matches in IPL 2026!
Nevertheless, the Australian wicketkeeper has listed himself for the IPL 2026 public sale at a base worth of Rs 2 crore. Forward of the public sale in Abu Dhabi on December 16, Inglis has knowledgeable the BCCI and franchises that he can take part in not more than 25% of the match.
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As reported by Cricbuzz, Josh Inglis shall be out there for under 4 matches within the IPL 2026. Of the 1,355 gamers registered for the public sale, Inglis is amongst 5 gamers who’ve knowledgeable the BCCI about restricted participation within the subsequent version of the match.
The report reads, “Inglis has knowledgeable the BCCI that he would characteristic in solely 25 % of IPL 2026. In impact, he has conveyed to the franchises via the Board that he can participate in not more than 4 matches.”
Punjab Kings and Ricky Ponting have been conscious of Josh Inglis’ IPL 2026 plans
Inglis was among the many standout performers for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025. He performed 11 matches underneath Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, scoring 278 runs, and performed a key function in PBKS’ solely second look within the IPL last. Nevertheless, the PBKS misplaced the trophy to the RCB earlier this yr.
Nevertheless, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting had already revealed that Inglis’ restricted availability made it unimaginable for the group to retain him.
Asserting the retentions final month, the PBKS head coach shared that Inglis had already missed some matches through the earlier season for varied causes and had knowledgeable the administration that he wouldn’t be out there for a lot of the upcoming match.
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Australia and New Zealand gamers’ restricted availability shakes IPL groups’ public sale technique
Other than Inglis, Australia’s Ashton Agar has additionally knowledgeable the BCCI that he shall be out there for 65% of the season, whereas fellow William Sutherland will play 80% of the following season. New Zealand’s Adam Milne is anticipated to play a lot of the match at 95%, and South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw will participate in simply 20% of the matches within the IPL 2026.
Agar has set a base worth of ₹2 crore, however he has performed within the IPL earlier than, whereas one other newcomer, Sutherland, has set a base worth of ₹1 crore. Adam Milne has IPL expertise however hasn’t performed within the final three seasons and is coming into the public sale at ₹2 crore.
Notably, on the IPL 2026 public sale, 10 groups will fill 77 open spots with a complete funds of ₹237.55 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the most important funds of ₹64.30 crore, whereas Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) have the second-biggest funds of ₹43.4 crore.
