Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Josh Inglis Signing Sparks IPL Controversy
Josh Inglis, an Australian cricketer, was criticized by his former team, Punjab Kings, for telling them too late that he couldn't stay in India for their season due to his wedding.
This made Punjab Kings release him, and another team, Lucknow Super Giants, paid a lot of money (₹8.6 crore) to sign him for only 4 matches.
Punjab Kings' co-owner Ness Wadia said Inglis's behavior was not professional.
Some people think Inglis might change his wedding plans now that he has a big contract.
There's also a question about whether other teams knew more about Inglis's availability than Punjab Kings.
Josh Inglis informed Punjab Kings just 45 minutes before the retention deadline that he couldn't stay in India for their season due to his wedding.
Punjab Kings released Inglis and didn't pick him in the IPL 2025 auction.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) signed Inglis for ₹8.6 crore, despite him only being available for 4 matches.
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia criticized Inglis's behavior as unprofessional and unfair.
There are speculations that Inglis might postpone his wedding and honeymoon plans due to his new contract with LSG.
- Who
- Josh Inglis, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Ness Wadia
- What
- Controversy over Josh Inglis's signing by LSG and his unprofessional behavior with Punjab Kings
- When
- During the IPL 2025 auction and retention deadline
- Where
- Abu Dhabi (auction), India (Punjab Kings' base)
- Why
- Inglis informed Punjab Kings about his unavailability too late, leading to his release and subsequent high signing by LSG
Punjab Kings
Josh Inglis
Professionalism
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia criticized Inglis for informing them just 45 minutes before the retention deadline about his unavailability, calling it unprofessional.
Josh Inglis
Inglis's actions were driven by personal commitments, specifically his upcoming wedding.
Communication
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings felt Inglis should have communicated his unavailability earlier, as they were planning to retain him.
Josh Inglis
Inglis informed Punjab Kings about his unavailability as soon as he could, but it was too late for them to adjust their plans.
- Player
- Josh Inglis
- Previous Team
- Punjab Kings
- New Team
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Contract Amount
- ₹8.6 crore
- Matches Available
- 4
- Critic
- Ness Wadia (Punjab Kings co-owner)
- Wedding Date
- April 18
- LSG Remaining Purse
- ₹4.55 crore
- LSG 2024 Season Finish
- 7th Place
- LSG Wins in 2024
- 6
- LSG Losses in 2024
- 8
Sources
AB De Villiers Labels Josh Inglis' IPL Contract With LSG For Rs 8.4 Cr as 'Craziest Signing I Have Seen'
IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players
Josh Inglis vs Punjab Kings controversy explained; What happened before & after IPL 2026 auction? All you need to know
‘I didn’t really expect to go’: Josh Inglis opens up about playing IPL 2026 for LSG after getting Rs 8.6 crore deal at auction
Only 4 games? Inglis' big IPL buy raises eyebrows
Josh Inglis IPL row: PBKS flag late decision before retention deadline after Rs 8.6 cr LSG bid
