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In-form Brandon McMullen Misses IPL 2026 Auction Despite T20 Success
4 Feb
Summary
- Brandon McMullen was surprisingly unsold in the IPL 2026 mega-auction.
- He holds the record for the second-fastest to 1000 runs and 50 wickets in ODIs.
- McMullen remains a strong candidate for mid-season IPL replacements.
Scotland's premier all-rounder, Brandon McMullen, was not selected by any franchise during the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mega-auction. This outcome surprised many, considering his significant contributions to Scottish cricket and his competitive base price.
McMullen's career has seen remarkable growth, highlighted by his achievement as the second-fastest player to reach 1,000 runs and 50 wickets in One Day Internationals. His T20 prowess, including anchoring innings and providing crucial breakthroughs, has earned praise from cricketing veterans.
His current commitment involves playing for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20, where he is among the highest-paid European players. Despite this, the limited overseas player slots in IPL squads often pose a challenge for talent from Associate nations.
However, McMullen remains a viable option for IPL franchises as a replacement player. His recent explosive performance of 95 runs off 39 balls against Namibia during T20 World Cup warm-ups positions him as a strong candidate for a mid-season call-up if an overseas all-rounder becomes unavailable.
