India, May 28 -- The Indian Premier League 2026 has seen mixed performances from several Australian international players, who were bought for massive amounts by franchises to add winning mentality and elite skillsets to their existing squads.

2023 World Cup winner Travis Head, who made an instant impact after his Rs.6.80 crore move to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024, has since failed to replicate the performances from his debut season, where he scored 567 runs.

The 32-year-old opener, who endured a below-par IPL 2025 campaign with just 374 runs, once again struggled in 2026 and particularly drew criticism after his display in SRH's thumping 47-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator on May 27.

The Pat Cummins-led side faced a monum...