1. Jason Holder (West Indies)
Once a reliable all-rounder, Jason Holder’s recent dip in global T20 performances and his absence from the West Indies T20I core group make him an unlikely pick this year.
2. Sarfaraz Khan (India)
Despite solid domestic form, Sarfaraz continues to struggle for IPL relevance after going unsold last year. Teams might still hesitate to invest in him for 2026.
3. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka’s top T20I run-getter has never played IPL, and with franchises historically cautious about SL batters, his chances remain minimal.
4. Steve Smith (Australia)
Registered at a base price of Rs 2 crore, the former RR captain hasn’t played IPL since 2021 and doesn’t fit the current demand for power-hitters.
5. Devon Conway (New Zealand)
Released by CSK after an underwhelming season and now out of New Zealand’s T20I setup, Conway may not find a buyer this time.
6. Mayank Agarwal (India)
After going unsold last year and failing to impress as RCB’s injury replacement, Mayank could once again miss out.
7. Josh Inglis (Australia)
With availability limited to just four matches, Inglis becomes an impractical option for teams needing a full-season wicketkeeper-batter.
8. Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka)
Signed by MI only as a late playoff replacement in 2025 and now registered at Rs 1 crore, Asalanka may again find no takers.
9. Umesh Yadav (India)
The veteran quick, though highly experienced, may be overlooked due to age and the shift towards younger, multi-phase pacers.
10. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)
A disappointing stint with CSK and going unsold in 2025 reduces his likelihood of being picked this season as well.
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