Cricket
Faf du Plessis has announced that he will not enter the 2026 IPL auction, bringing his long 14-season IPL career to a close.
The former South Africa captain confirmed that he will now take on a new challenge by playing in the Pakistan Super League.
The 2026 auction takes place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Du Plessis, released by Delhi Capitals, has chosen not to register.
In an Instagram story, he thanked coaches, teammates, support staff, and fans, calling the IPL a huge part of his cricketing journey.
Du Plessis said he is excited for a fresh challenge in the PSL, looking forward to new experiences and Pakistan’s hospitality.
Across 154 matches, he scored 4,773 runs with two IPL titles for CSK, including a Player-of-the-Match performance in the 2021 final.
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