Overview
- Moeen Ali confirmed on social media that he will play the upcoming Pakistan Super League season, hailing the competition’s quality and Pakistan’s passionate crowds.
- He will not enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, marking a break from an IPL career spanning 73 matches with RCB, CSK and KKR.
- His announcement follows his release by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the mini-auction after featuring in six games in the 2025 season.
- Faf du Plessis withdrew from the IPL auction days earlier to focus on the PSL, reinforcing a trend of veteran stars pivoting to Pakistan’s league.
- The PSL is framing a 'New Era' with planned expansion to eight teams, and Moeen returns having previously appeared for Multan Sultans in 2020 and 2021.