Punjab Kings owner Ness Wadia did not shy away from expressing his disappointment over this. josh inglis'Conduct of Australian wicketkeeper-batsman ahead of IPL 2026, calling him unprofessional. Wadia's comments come after Inglis opted to prioritize international commitments, making himself available for only a limited number of matches in the upcoming season despite receiving big bids in the auction.
The PBKS co-owner explained that franchises invest heavily with the expectation of full availability, especially when players command premium prices. Wadia stressed that transparency and professionalism are important in a league like the IPL, where team planning and balance largely depends on player availability. Despite his limited availability despite prior notice, he was bought by Lucknow Supergiants for Rs 8.6 crore.
“We didn't really let Josh go. I mean, Josh unfortunately, sadly, only told us at the last minute, which wasn't very fair because he'd been with us for a while. I think everyone knew when the retention was coming, and we were informed 45 minutes before the deadline that he was getting married and needed time to rest and recuperate. They said he would only be available for a couple of weeks (three games). We told him. Said he should have informed us earlier, I don't think it was very professional of him.
I don't think it's very professional if someone doesn't know there is a deadline. You can't call someone 45 minutes in advance and tell them. “Hey, I'm not coming. But I wish him all the best. He is a good player and I am sure he will do well for Australia. And let's see if he plays in the IPL or not. I wish him all the best because he is a fellow human being. But, the way he behaved was not very professional,” Ness Wadia told Sportstar.
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