New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, and Indian Premier League (IPL) veteran, on Saturday announced he won't be participating in the upcoming IPL auction.

This decision comes after 14 seasons in the Indian Premier League, during which he played for Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Delhi Capitals. Du Plessis cited a desire for a new challenge and opted to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) instead. He expressed gratitude for his IPL experience, thanking fans, teammates, and coaches for their support.

The 2026 IPL auction is set to be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Unlike the mega auctions, the 2026 edition will be a mini auction and will be completed in a ...