After Faf du Plessis, another former RCB and CSK star chooses to play in Pakistani PSL rather than IPL | Cricket News
Former England cricket all-rounder Moeen Ali has decided to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, choosing not to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The 38-year-old’s announcement follows a similar decision by Faf du Plessis to play in the PSL.Revealing his decision on Ready for another special experience Insha’Allah!Moeen Ali has been playing regularly in the IPL since 2018, representing teams such as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Super Kings of Chennaiand the Kolkata Knights.In his IPL career spanning 73 matches, he accumulated 1,167 runs and took 41 wickets.During the 2025 IPL season, he played six matches for Kolkata Knight Riders before being released ahead of the mini-auction.Moeen, who has played 92 T20 international matches for England, has PSL experience with nine matches for Multan Sultans.Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has also withdrawn from the upcoming IPL auction, making his announcement on November 29, two weeks before the December 15 IPL auction.Du Plessis began his IPL journey with the Chennai Super Kings in 2013, quickly becoming a vital member of the team. He spent seven seasons with CSK and played for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and 2017.His most successful IPL season came in 2021 with CSK, scoring 633 runs and almost winning the Orange Cap.After CSK released him, Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed him as captain for 2022-24. He excelled in this role, scoring 730 points in 2023.In 2025, he played for the Delhi Capitals, scoring 202 points in nine matches before an injury ended his season.Du Plessis’ IPL career statistics are impressive, scoring 4,773 runs in 154 matches at an average of 35.10 and strike rate of 135.79.“After 14 seasons in the IPL, I have decided not to put my name up for auction this year. India has a special place in my heart…this is definitely not goodbye.”Du Plessis will now focus on the PSL, where he previously played for Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.“A new country. A new environment. A new challenge,” he expressed about his participation in PSL.
