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Published 15:53 IST, November 23rd 2024

'You Never Know': Faf Du Plessis Ready for Surprising Twists in Upcoming 2025 IPL Mega Auction

Faf Du Plessis seemed excited about the next IPL auctions and he cannot wait for the event to take place and for the teams to bid on the players.

Faf du Plessis | Image: AP

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is just a day away, and all eyes are on Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the two-day event. Fans will be glued to their TV and streaming sets as the players go under the hammer. This year's auction is happening on a mega scale, as 577 players will be up for grabs. As the anticipation grows, former IPL star Faf Du Plessis is eager to expect the unexpected and is pumped to see what twists will happen in the upcoming few days.

Faf Du Plessis Expects The Unexpected As IPL Mega Auction Inches Close

South Africa and RCB cricketer Faf Du Plessis seems eager for the upcoming Indian Premier League auctions as he cannot wait for the event to happen and the franchises bid up for the players who will go under the hammer.

"You never know with auctions. You never know what's going to happen, so everyone is excited to see what happens on November 24. I've got no idea what's going to happen, so I'll be looking," Faf du Plessis said while speaking to ANI.

Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli gave RCB a quick start, Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2024, Eliminator, Ahmedabad, May 22, 2024
South Africa's Faf du Plessis and India's Virat Kohli in action at the IPL 2024 Eliminator match between the Rajasthan Royals and Royal challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad | Image: BCCI

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The IPL Auction will be a two-day event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the franchises have already announced their core players as a part of its retentions. Several franchises are expected to undergo an overhaul as teams like the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the auction with a huge purse.

Faf du Plessis' former IPL franchise have retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal as their retention picks. Despite the success he has had, the RCB management did not opt for him and went for an all-Indian retention. 2024 was a huge success for the IPL as they managed to secure a playoff spot after a lot of hard work. But their efforts faltered after they lost to the Rajasthan Royals by four wickets. The franchise will seek a title win next year, and it is yet to be seen what happens in the IPL 2024 auction.

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Updated 17:13 IST, November 23rd 2024

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