By Sruti Thakur | Updated: December 19, 2025 9:21 AM IST
From Jamie Smith to Devon Conway, let's take a look at this photo collection to find out about the five overseas players who went unsold in IPL auction despite international success.
ri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana had a very successful stint with Chennai Super Kings as he picked a total of 25 wickets in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 IPL seasons. His varied bowling in the powerplay was a reliable weapon for CSK, but he went unsold in this year's auction.
West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2019 and made an immediate impact, setting a record with figures of 6/12 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His impressive spell helped MI defend a modest target of 137 and secure a 40-run victory. Despite as stellar performance, Joseph went unsold in the auction.
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave Kolkata Knight Riders aggressive starts at the top of the order, as he scored 363 runs in 19 match, which included two half-centuries. His quick and fearless batting often helped KKR make strong starts in the powerplay, and he was also part of the title-winning squad in 2024. Despite this, Gurbaz went unsold in the auction.
New Zealand's Devon Conway was a key player of CSK's batting lineup. He scored 1,080 runs for the franchise which featured half-centuries. His consistent run-scoring ability and calm demeanor in the top order played a crucial role in many of CSK's victories, but he also went unsold
England's star wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith is known for his explosive batting. He can dominate any bowler in T20 cricket and hit sixes with ease. His aggressive batting provides strength to the team in the middle order. However, he was not bought by any team.