New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) finalists, Punjab Kings (PBKS), are likely to release at least seven players ahead of the 2026 season auction in December, with the headlining name being Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, as per ESPNCricinfo. The veteran endured a forgettable season on his homecoming to the franchise before an injury ruled him out of the competition.

In the 2025 IPL, Maxwell's bat failed to fire, scoring just 48 runs in six innings, including four single-digit scores and a best score of 30. He also picked just four wickets at an average of 27.5. Having been associated with PBKS previously from 2014-17, he failed to reach anywhere near his early hype and numbers for PBKS, having scored 552 run...