This is mainly because of a dip in form and subpar strike rates. Seemingly, the IPL teams have taken an interest in younger talent and those who can yield great returns consistently. With that being the case, the market for ageing stars has dropped off. The players who are nearing the twilight of their ventures need to show that they still have the audacity to compete at the highest level. Teams like CSK, MI, KKR have bagged the most titles in the competition and the other teams might as well show a great deal of hunger and determination to make a bid for the title. As teams look to build for the future, their entire focus will likely be on hot commodities who can offer long-term value. Let's take a look at the three experienced players who might go unsold at the upcoming auction. 1. Shikhar Dhawan Shikhar Dhawan might be the second leading run-getter in IPL with 6769 runs but his cricketing career seems to be in a tough spot in recent times. The experienced campaigner is not actively taking part in domestic cricket and it's quite evident that he is considered for Team India's international fixtures anymore. In addition, Dhawan has been plagued by injuries, making it tough for him to play a full season, especially as a captain. In the last season, he only played five games for Punjab Kings and missed the rest of the games owing to a shoulder injury. PBKS finished ninth on the table and could potentially revamp their squad ahead of the new season. At 38 years old, the chances of making it to the team in an IPL team are slim, especially with a lot of young Indian players waiting in the wings to take up opening positions. 2. Kane Williamson Former New Zealand skipper was once a top performer for the Hyderabad-based franchise. There has been a steady decline in his IPL form in the last few seasons. He came under fire for his strike rate, an important element that has dipped significantly in his repertoire, falling much below the 140-150 range which is the standard expected of top-order batsmen. With the IPL increasingly valuing high strike rates, Kane might fail to attract any bids in the upcoming mega auction. He played just 2 games in IPL 2024 and didn't deliver great returns. The 33-year-old garnered 27 runs across both games at a strike rate of 100. 3. David Warner David Warner retired from international cricket after Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 tournament. His form in the IPL has been a matter of concern as his return to Delhi Capitals hasn't been as successful as he would have hoped. The 37-year-old has found himself being replaced as an opener more often than not in IPL 2024. He scored 168 runs in 8 games at an average of just 21 including 1 fifty and his future in the IPL looks uncertain. The Delhi-based franchise that is yet to win an IPL title might be on the lookout for younger and more consistent performers. Warner, who has probably gone past his prime, might face challenges in securing a spot in the league moving forward.