US EditionMoeen Ali announces PSL 2026 participation, set to miss IPL 2026
Moeen Ali will focus on Pakistan Super League in 2026, opting out of the Indian Premier League after 14 seasons and citing PSL's high-quality competition and passionate crowds.
- Next year, Moeen Ali announced he will feature in the Pakistan Super League and not enter the IPL auction, sharing the news on X.
- Reflecting on Pakistan, Moeen Ali said he enjoyed playing there and praised the enthusiastic crowds, having played nine matches for Multan Sultans in 2020 and 2021.
- His IPL record shows 73 matches with 1167 runs and 41 wickets, while he made 202 runs in nine matches before injury ended his 2025 season.
- The move follows du Plessis and other senior players, as Moeen's decision shortly after November 29 signals a migration of senior international talent toward the Pakistan Super League.
- With expansion to eight teams, the Pakistan Super League is set to grow after the 10th edition earlier this year, signaling long-term development. Moeen Ali highlights its reputation for top-level T20 cricket.
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CSK's two-time IPL champion opts out of 2026 edition, joins Faf du Plessis to play in PSL
Moeen Ali has confirmed that his next chapter in franchise cricket will unfold in Pakistan, marking a decisive shift in his T20 commitments for 2026. The England all-rounder announced that he will feature in the Pakistan Super League next year, opting out of the Indian Premier League after an eight-year association with the tournament. His decision arrives shortly after Faf du Plessis made an identical call, signalling a notable migration of sen…
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England's Moeen Ali announces return to PSL after four-year hiatus
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After Faf Du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Australia's Maxwell Withdraws From IPL 2026
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell celebrates after the match against Afghanistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India on November 7, 2023. — Reuters Australian all-rounder batter Glenn Maxwell pulled out of the auction of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 19th edition, terming it a “big call”, after “having many unforgettable seasons.” Maxwell made the announcement on his Instagram account; however, he did not reveal the re…
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