West Indies cricketers have been bringing the excitement to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with their big hitting, great athleticism and all round skills and that’s why they are the most sought after international players. In the 2026 IPL auction teams will continue to look for West Indian players.
Teams looked at both experienced and new West Indian players at the auction. They were especially interested in players who have a record of performing well in T20 matches.
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West Indies Players in IPL Auction 2026
| Player | Base Price (INR) | Auction Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 2 crore | Retained |
| Andre Russell | 2 crore | Retained |
| Nicholas Pooran | 2 crore | Retained |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 2 crore | Released |
| Rovman Powell | 1.5 crore | Auction Pool |
| Romario Shepherd | 1.5 crore | Auction Pool |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 1.5 crore | Auction Pool |
| Shamar Joseph | 75 lakh | Auction Pool |
| Jason Holder | 2 crore | Auction Pool |
| Alzarri Joseph | 2 crore | Auction Pool |
| Kyle Mayers | 1.5 crore | Auction Pool |
| Johnson Charles | 75 lakh | Auction Pool |
| Brandon King | 75 lakh | Auction Pool |
| Obed McCoy | 1.25 crore | Auction Pool |
| Dominic Drakes | 1.25 crore | Auction Pool |
| Akeal Hosein | 1.5 crore | Auction Pool |
| Andre Fletcher | 75 lakh | Auction Pool |
| Roston Chase | 75 lakh | Auction Pool |
| Keemo Paul | 1.25 crore | Auction Pool |
| Odean Smith | 75 lakh | Auction Pool |
| Gudakesh Motie | 75 lakh | Auction Pool |
Andre Russell is still a big name in the IPL, known for his six hitting and wicket taking ability. Teams will look at his fitness and current form before bidding for him in the auction.
Sunil Narine is a spin bowler who is hard to read and can also bat. He makes any batting order stronger and adds variety to the bowling attack. In short games he can be the player who wins the match.
West Indian players have always brought something special to the IPL because of their confidence and eye catching cricket. Their ability to hit long balls, bowl important overs and complete matches when the pressure is on makes them very useful for teams that want players who can change the game.
Going into the 2026 auction teams will fight hard to get these Caribbean stars because they bring talent and excitement and experience that is needed in the high pressure IPL. Their past performances in the league and in international T20 matches ensures they are still very popular.
In the 2026 IPL auction 22 West Indian players are up for grabs but only a few will be retained. Players like Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph will still be playing for West Indian cricket in the world’s best T20 league. This may be because teams’ priorities are changing or because there is more competition among international players in the league.
