Regarding Josh English, it was believed that hardly anyone would buy him in the IPL 2026 auction. In fact, even Punjab Kings did not leave him, because he played an important role in taking the franchise to the finals last season. But he had told that he will be able to play only 4 matches in IPL 2026, despite this he got a huge amount in the auction. He has been bought by Lucknow Super Giants.
When Punjab Kings released their retention list, everyone was surprised to not see the name of Josh Inglis. Actually, English had performed well last year, with the help of which the team reached the finals. Later it came to light that English had told that he would be able to play only 4 matches, so Punjab released him. Then the reason behind this was also revealed as to why England would be able to play only 4 matches.
Josh English sold for 8.6 crores
The base price of Josh Inglis was Rs 2 crore, but it was believed that all the franchises could avoid betting on him. But on the contrary, he got a huge amount. Lucknow Super Giants bought Inglis for Rs 8 crore 60 lakh. Sunrisers Hyderabad was also continuously increasing its bid to buy wicket-keeper batsman Inglis, he had reached Rs 8.40 crore.
Why will England play only 4 matches in IPL 2026?
Josh Inglis will get married during the IPL 2026 season, due to which he had already told that he will not be able to play all the matches of IPL season 19. He will be able to play only 4 matches, for which he had kept his base price at Rs 2 crore. It was expected that hardly anyone would buy the team, but on the contrary, they also got a huge amount. Lucknow Super Giants bought him for Rs 8 crore 60 lakh.
Josh English made his debut in IPL last year. In the 11 matches he played for Punjab Kings, he scored 278 runs with a strike rate of 162.57, which included a half-century.
