As the IPL 2026 trade window on verge to get closed, one of the biggest talking points in franchise circles is the future of Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell. Once a match-winner for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Maxwell now finds himself on uncertain ground after a poor season with Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Maxwell’s Struggles with PBKS

Punjab Kings purchased Maxwell for Rs 4.2 crores ahead of IPL 2025, hoping his experience and aggressive intent would strengthen their middle order. However, the move didn’t go as planned. Maxwell managed just , before injury cut short his season. PBKS replaced him with Mitchell Owen, and with Maxwell now 37 years old, the franchise is expected to release him back into the auction pool.

RCB – A Team That Brought Out the Best in Maxwell

While Maxwell

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