Glenn Maxwell Turns to PSL for ₹1.47 Cr After PBKS Release and ₹101 Cr IPL Payday History

Originally posted on CricketGully | Last updated Jan 28, 2026 1:57 AM ET

The Australian cricket player Glenn Maxwell now plans to participate in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) after he decided to withdraw from the IPL 2026 auction last year. The all-rounder decided not to participate in the auction because the Punjab Kings organization released him after he spent multiple years with the lucrative league. Now, Maxwell will represent Peshawar Zalmi for a price tag of PKR 4.5 crore (INR 1.47 crore).

Peshawar Zalmi signed Maxwell for Rs 1.47 crore, and he will play in the upcoming edition of PSL. The Australian all-rounder switched from IPL to PSL after Punjab Kings (PBKS) released him before the mini-auction because of his disappointing performances during the most recent tournament season.

Glenn Maxwell salaries in IPL:

Year	Price (Cr)	% Change	Team (Short)	Team
2025	4.20	-62%	pbks	PBKS
2024	11.00	—	rcb	RCB
2023	11.00	—	rcb	RCB
2022	11.00	-23%	rcb	RCB
2021	14.25	33%	rcb	RCB
2020	10.75	—	kxip	KXIP
2018	9.00	50%	dd	DD
2017	6.00	—	kxip	KXIP
2016	6.00	—	kxip	KXIP
2015	6.00	—	kxip	KXIP
2014	6.00	13%	kxip	KXIP
2013	5.32	—	mi	MI
2012	—	—	dd	DD

Glenn Maxwell salaries in IPL

Maxwell made his IPL debut back in 2012 and earned the nickname Big Show for his powerful hitting skills. However, he hasn’t matched that reputation in recent years. His best IPL season came in 2014 when he scored 542 runs, followed by 310 in 2017, 513 in 2021, 301 in 2022 and 400 in 2023. RCB released him before the IPL 2025 mega auction and PBKS bought him for Rs 4.20 crore.

Maxwell scored only 78 runs and grabbed 4 wickets in the 9 matches he played during IPL 2025. A fractured middle finger ruled him out mid-season. After his poor returns, PBKS chose not to retain him.