Former Delhi Capitals star Faf du Plessis has announced that he will not take part in the IPL 2026 auction and instead will be taking part in Pakistan Super League. The ex-South African captain, who was bought by DC for Rs 2 crore, was released by the franchise despite having an average season with the franchise. Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, du Plessis confirmed his future course of action and confirmed that he was Pakistan bound.
Faf du Plessis picks PSL over IPL
Taking to social media platforms, Faf du Plessis dubbed his decision to step away from the IPL as a big one, adding that he was lucky to play alongside world-class teammates and franchises.
“After 14 seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name into the auction this year. Fourteen years is a long time, and I’m proud of what this chapter has meant to me. India has a special place in my heart, and this certainly isn’t a goodbye – you’ll see me again. This year, I’ve chosen to take on a new challenge and will be playing in the upcoming PSL season,” Faf du Plessis wrote on social media.
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DC managed to get a steal deal by buying du Plessis in the mega auction following which he was named vice-captain as well. While he did miss some games due to injury, the veteran managed to amass 202 runs from 9 matches.
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