Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey will not be playing in the IPL 2026 seasonas he is not part of any IPL franchise for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

Carey was not picked in the IPL 2026 auction and, in fact, did not even enter the auction poolconfirming his absence from the tournament this season.

Alex Carey’s IPL history so far

Alex Carey’s IPL journey has been brief and limited. His only IPL stint came in the 2020 seasonwhen he was signed by Delhi Capitals. During that season, Carey played three matchesscoring 32 runs before being released ahead of the 2021 auction.

Since then, Carey has:

• Gone unsold in subsequent IPL auctions
• Remained out of IPL squads from 2021 onwards
• Been unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction
• Not registered or featured in the IPL 2026 auction

As a result, Alex Carey does not represent any team in IPL 2026.

Why Alex Carey isn’t in IPL 2026

Despite his strong international credentials and recent heroics in Test cricket — including his memorable century in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide — Carey has largely stayed away from the IPL circuit in recent years. Factors such as:

• Limited IPL exposure
• Franchise preference for younger wicketkeeper-batters
• Carey’s growing importance in Australia’s Test and ODI setup

have contributed to his continued absence from the league.

Current status

• IPL 2026 team: None
• Auction status: Not part of IPL 2026 auction
• Last IPL team: Delhi Capitals (2020)

While Carey remains a key figure in Australian cricket, IPL fans will not see him in action during the 2026 seasonunless he is signed later as an injury replacement — something that remains speculative for now.

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