One of the batting mainstays of the South African middle order, Faf du Plessis has proved an able successor to the legendary Jacques Kallis, albeit only with the bat. However, unlike his school friend AB de Villiers, Faf didn't exactly take the swift route to the national side and came into the team only when his Kolpak deal with Lancashire had expired. The former's stonewalling 110* to save the Adelaide Test catapulted him to instant stardom and established him as one of the key members of the Protea side. Later appointed full-time captain of the team, Du Plessis has emerged as a natural leader, especially in Tests. But given the long list of disappointments faced by South Africa at World Cups, Faf's credentials would be carved in stone if he can lead his team to glory in the marquee event.
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Faf du Plessis has retired from Test cricket but is still an active player in limited-overs cricket. Faf is set to lead the Johannesburg Super Kings in the upcoming season of the SA20 and still has his eyes set on a potential return for a T20 World Cup spot.
After white-ball coach Rob Walter took Faf du Plessis' name in jest as far as players to be considered for the T20 World Cup 2024 are concerned, the ex-captain himself has thrown his name into the mix. Du Plessis last played for South Africa in a Test match against Pakistan in February 2021.
Faf du Plessis was leading in the St Lucia Kings in the ongoing edition of the Caribbean Premier League. His tennis elbow has been troubling him over the last two years and he is finally set to undergo elbow surgery.
After a thunderous success in the first edition of the SA20, the schedule for the second season has been announced as the defending champions Sunrisers Easter Cape will take on Joburg Super Kings in the tournament opener.
Faf du Plessis has a lot of captaincy experience having led South Africa in a lot of matches. Moreover, he also led Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL over the last two seasons.
Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis shared a 148-run partnership for the first wicket which was the fourth-highest partnership against Mumbai Indians.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has fired shots at Cricket South Africa and Mark Boucher after he was forced into retirement in February 2021
The Chennai Super Kings-owned Johannesburg franchise spoke high praises of former South African captain Faf du Plessis on Sunday and said that the former CSK star will have a pivotal role to play.
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The blood on his knee was spotted after he took the catch of Eoin Morgan at the long-on boundary while showing his superlative catching skills.
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Du Plessis has played 69 Tests, 143 ODIs and 50 T20Is for South Africa.
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