Faf du Plessis’ lengthy affiliation with the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come to an finish because the 41-year-old has opted to not put his title within the upcoming 2026 public sale, which is able to happen on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
Du Plessis, who represented a number of franchises all through his IPL profession, introduced on social media on Saturday, November 29 that he won’t be taking part in the IPL for the primary time in 14 years.
As an alternative, the veteran South African batsman has determined to play within the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) 2026.
“After 14 seasons within the IPL, I’ve determined to not put my title into the public sale this 12 months. It is a huge resolution, and one which comes with loads of gratitude after I look again,” Du Plessis wrote in a press release on his social media handles.
“This league has been an enormous a part of my journey. I have been fortunate to play with world-class teammates, for superb franchises, and in entrance of followers whose ardour is like nothing else. India has given me friendships, classes, and recollections which have formed me as a cricketer and as an individual. To each coach, teammate, help workers member, and each fan who has backed me through the years – thanks. Your help has meant the world,” he added.
Du Plessis, who has 154 IPL appearances, didn’t rule out a return to the competitors sooner or later.
“Fourteen years is a very long time, and I am pleased with what this chapter has meant to me. India has a particular place in my coronary heart, and this actually is not goodbye – you may see me once more,” he stated
“This 12 months, I’ve chosen to tackle a brand new problem and might be taking part in within the upcoming PSL season. It is an thrilling step for me — an opportunity to expertise one thing new, to develop it as a participant, and to embrace a league crammed with unimaginable expertise and vitality. A brand new nation. A brand new surroundings. A brand new problem. I am trying ahead to the Pakistan hospitality. See you all quickly,” he added.
Faf Du Plessis’ IPL Journey In Transient
Faf du Plessis has had an extended and profitable profession within the Indian Premier League (IPL) that spanned 14 seasons, beginning in 2012. Throughout his superb IPL profession, Du Plessis performed for Chennai Tremendous Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rising Pune Supergiants and Delhi Capitals. He was a part of CSK’s title-winning campaigns in 2018 and 2021.
In IPL 2025, du Plessis scored 202 runs from 9 video games for Delhi Capitals. He even led Delhi Capitals in two video games when their common captain Axar Patel was injured. Nevertheless, Faf was launched by the franchise forward of the IPL 2026 public sale.
Du Plessis’ Return To PSL
Notably, Faf Du Plessis has performed within the PSL earlier than, making six appearances between 2019 and 2021 for Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. He scored 107 runs in six matches at a strike-rate of 122.98.
Whereas the IPL season might be performed between March and Might, it overlaps with the PSL, which is scheduled between April and Might.