New Delhi: Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis has chosen to not take part within the 2026 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has determined to not put his title within the public sale pool, with the occasion set to happen subsequent month.
Du Plessis, who has represented the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) all through his IPL profession, performed for the Delhi Capitals within the match’s earlier version and was additionally named Axar Patel’s deputy. Nevertheless, he was among the many seven gamers launched by the franchise forward of the public sale.
The previous RCB captain has now opted out of the nineteenth version of the cash-rich occasion, asserting that he’ll ‘tackle a brand new problem’ and play the upcoming version of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL).
“After 14 seasons within the IPL, I’ve determined to not put my title into the public sale this 12 months,” Faf mentioned in a shared assertion on his Instagram.
“It is a huge determination, and one which comes with a whole lot of gratitude once I look again. This league has been an enormous a part of my journey. I have been fortunate to play with world-class teammates, for wonderful franchises, and in entrance of followers whose ardour is like nothing else. India has given me friendships, classes, and reminiscences which have formed me as a cricketer and as an individual.
“To each coach, teammate, help employees member, and each fan who has backed me over time — thanks. Your help has meant the world. Fourteen years is a very long time, and I am happy with what this chapter has meant to me. India has a particular place in my coronary heart, and this definitely is not goodbye — you may see me once more.
“This 12 months, I’ve chosen to tackle a brand new problem and will likely 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 stuffed with unbelievable expertise and vitality. A brand new nation. A brand new setting. A brand new problem. I am wanting ahead to the Pakistan hospitality. See you all quickly,” he added.
The IPL 2026 mini public sale will happen on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
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