Faf Du Plessis joins Delhi Capitals for ₹2 crore in IPL mega auction

In the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Faf Du Plessis was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹2 crores, while Rovman Powell was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹1.5 crores. Du Plessis previously captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Notably, New Zealand players Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips went unsold during the auction. Williamson has a strong international record, while Phillips is recognized for his all-round abilities in T20 cricket. Several Indian players, including Mayank Agarwal, Ajinkya Rahane, and Prithvi Shaw, also remained unsold. Agarwal has a notable IPL history, while Rahane and Shaw have played for multiple franchises without securing bids this time.