Faf du Plessis has performed exceptionally throughout his career and has also captained South Africa. However, legends like Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, and Hashim Amla never had a single hero in the crowd as Faf does. His name has become unforgettable. In the IPL, he has grown more popular with each passing day. Over the last two years, with his dominance, RCB has secured their place in the playoffs.
After performing as both a captain and a batter for the Red Army, it is surprising that Virat Kohli’s team was able to put their trust in him. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has officially released Faf du Plessis ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The veteran South African batter will now enter the auction pool, raising questions about which team will bid for him. There is speculation that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might make a move to reacquire their former player.If this happens, it could mark du Plessis’s return to CSK after nearly four years.
Despite having Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings are already looking for a veteran keeper who can guide the team like MS Dhoni did. Interestingly, Faf du Plessis could be the right candidate for them. Not only does he have an impressive track record with RCB, but he also has a successful history as a captain with Joburg Super Kings in SA20 and in various other leagues like CPL and ILT20.
Faf du Plessis impressed in all three seasons for RCB, taking the team to the playoffs twice; however, he has been released by the franchise ❌👀
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The African batter was a vital part of CSK before being released ahead of the 2021 IPL auction. Under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, he played several memorable innings for the franchise. Following his release, he joined RCB, where he captained the team for four seasons.
With the recent release of opener Devon Conway by CSK, the franchise also looking for a top-order batsman. Du Plessis could be a strong candidate to fill this gap, given his history with the team and proven track record.
The upcoming auction will be closely watched to see if CSK bids for du Plessis once again. Notably, he has also played for Rising Pune Supergiants during his IPL career, alongside his stints at CSK and RCB. As the mega auction approaches, the cricketing world awaits confirmation of du Plessis’s next move.