In the IPL 2026 auction, teams went wild filling their rosters! But some overseas players might be stuck on the bench all season. Lockie Ferguson of Punjab Kings has injury woes, while Tom Banton for Gujarat Titans faces stiff competition. Kyle Jamieson for Delhi Capitals and Adam Milne for Rajasthan Royals are also set for bench duty. It looks like a long wait for Kamindu Mendis and others too!
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EnglishQuick rundown
- 1.IPL 2026 auctions filled squads to 25 players, with overseas stars likely to spend matches on the bench.
- 2.Lockie Ferguson's pace might be more bench-warm than game-time for Punjab Kings.
- 3.Tom Banton's IPL return with GT pits him against Buttler and Rawat for a starting spot.
- 4.Delhi Capitals sign Kyle Jamieson at base price in a crowded overseas pacers pool.
- 5.Rachin Ravindra and other overseas talents may wait the season, proving the IPL loves a long bench saga.