IPL 2026 Auction Shocks: Five Big Names Go Unsold!

• Gerald Coetzee, a strong all-rounder previously bought for high sums, surprisingly went unsold.
• Devon Conway, CSK's consistent opener valued at Rs 6.25 crore last season, found no buyers.
• Maheesh Theekshana, CSK's unconventional spinner with a decent economy rate, was omitted despite a Rs 4.4 crore price tag last year.
• Jamie Smith, England's wicketkeeper-batter with a high T20 strike rate, missed out on a maiden IPL contract.
• Jake Fraser-McGurk, a firebrand opener in 2024, went unsold after a significant dip in performance in 2025.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 auction saw surprising omissions of key players like Conway, Coetzee, and Theekshana.