New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- As Abu Dhabi gears up for the mini auction on December 16 at the Etihad Arena for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, a noticeable trend emerged with several top seasoned international cricketers opting out of the bidding war and move to Pakistan Super League (PSL), marking a significant shift in the global T20 landscape.

Unlike the mega auction, an IPL mini-auction comes with an uncertainty especially for those who have passed their prime and not a regular in international cricket. They not only face the real prospect of going unsold but if sold, these cricketers will fetch on a much lower price.

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis, who played IPL for 14 long seasons, was the first one to opt o...