Many star players are in bad form in IPL 2026. The performance of Ajinkya Rahane, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel and Sandeep Sharma has been lackluster. If the situation does not improve, it may be difficult to find buyers in the next auction.
Sports: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) has reached an exciting turn. While on one hand the young players have caught everyone’s attention with their performance, on the other hand many big and experienced players have not been able to live up to the expectations so far.
After half the season, the list of players whose performance has become a matter of concern for their teams is getting longer. It is believed that if his form does not improve, he may have to remain unsold in the next auction.
Ajinkya Rahane: Struggles in batting despite captaincy
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been seen struggling continuously this season. His team’s performance has also been very disappointing, where Kolkata has won only 1 out of 7 matches. Rahane definitely scored a half-century in the first match, but after that he has continuously flopped and could not even touch double figures many times. Considering his current form and age, it is considered difficult to find a buyer in the next auction.
Nicholas Pooran: Continued poor form becomes a cause for concern
Lucknow Super Giants’ explosive batsman Nicholas Puran has proved to be a complete flop this season. He has scored only 73 runs in 7 matches, in which his highest score has been 22 runs. In many innings he could not even touch double figures. The team management is disappointed with his performance and it is believed that he may be released before the next season.
Jaydev Unadkat: Didn’t show any effect in bowling
IPL 2026 has been disappointing so far for veteran Indian fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat. While playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he has been consistently out of the playing eleven and failed to make an impact even when he got the chance. This season he has taken only 4 wickets, while giving away a lot of runs in many matches. Young bowlers are being given chances in their place, due to which their comeback seems difficult.
Harshal Patel: Continuous failure to take wickets
Harshal Patel has also not been able to find his rhythm this season. He got a chance to play only a few matches, but he could not succeed in taking even a single wicket. This performance of Harshal, considered a death over specialist, has become a cause of concern for the team management. Due to his continuous poor form, his future also looks uncertain.
Sandeep Sharma: Performance fell after initial expectations
Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Sandeep Sharma started the season well, but his performance continued to decline in the subsequent matches. He took 5 wickets in the first 5 matches, but after that he proved costly and was dropped from the team. If he is unable to make a comeback, his retention in the next season may be difficult.
Time for teams to take a big decision
As the season is progressing in IPL 2026, it has become necessary for the teams to make a strategy for the next auction. It is considered almost certain to release players who are in poor form. In such a situation, these players will have to improve their performance, otherwise it may be difficult for them to get a contract from any team in the next season.
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