Faf du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction, commits to playing in Pakistan Super League

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will not enter the upcoming IPL auction, opting instead for the Pakistan Super League after 14 seasons in India. Du Plessis, a consistent performer for CSK and RCB, thanked franchises and fans for his IPL journey. He communicated this decision through a post on Instagram.