Yusuf, who was once regarded as one of the most dynamic all-rounders, couldn't find any buyer at the IPL auction which took place on Thursday evening in Kolkata.

"Small hiccups doesn't define your career, you have been outstanding throughout. A real match winner. Love you always Lala," tweeted Irfan late on Thursday night.

At Thursday's auctions, Yusuf had his base value set at Rs 1 crore. However, the 37-year-old, who has played 174 IPL matches so far in his career, shockingly went unsold.

Yusuf last played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2018 and 2019 season, but was later released by the team before this year's auction. He spent a major part of his IPL career with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between the years 2011-17 and played a key role in the franchise's title triumphs in 2012 and 2014.