Faf Du Plessis
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Why did Joburg Super Kings release Faf du Plessis ahead of SA20 2027? Ex-Proteas all-rounder opines
Cricket | Aug 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTFaf du Plessis was a long-time captain with the Joburg Super Kings; however, the franchise released him at the retention and pre-auction signings date. Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris opined on what could have been the reason behind his removal.
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Faf du Plessis leads from the front, smashes quickfire century to take TSK over the line
Cricket | Jun 19, 2026, 10:36 AM ISTVeteran South Africa batter and Texas Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis smashed a magnificent 45-ball century to take Texas Super Kings over the line in the MLC (Major League Cricket) 2026 opening clash against Seattle Orcas.
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Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes, Klaasen join hands for ETPL’s Rotterdam franchise
Cricket | Apr 30, 2026, 05:31 PM ISTThe European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 league based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with Madhukar Shree joining as Managing Partner. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen have joined hands for a new ETPL franchise.
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'Think beyond Jasprit Bumrah's four overs': Faf du Plessis' stern advice to Mumbai Indians
Cricket | Apr 13, 2026, 04:58 PM ISTFaf du Plessis has come up with stern advice to Mumbai Indians after their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday. They lost to the defending champions by 18 runs after failing to chase down 241 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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'Remineded me of MS Dhoni': Faf du Plessis reacts to Mukul Choudhary's blitzkreig vs KKR in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 10, 2026, 04:07 PM ISTMukul Choudhary played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 54 runs on Thursday vs KKR to propel Lucknow Super Giants to an unlikely win in the 182-run chase. Faf du Plessis is pretty impressed with the youngster, as he compared some of his shots to that of MS Dhoni's.
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If MS Dhoni plays as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, it's time for him to retire: Aakash Chopra
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 09:32 PM ISTAakash Chopra feels MS Dhoni should retire if he plays as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, stressing his value lies on the field. With CSK backing youth and Sanju Samson as a successor, signs point to a potential final season for the veteran.
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Faf du Plessis advises KKR to play IPL 2026 matches on spin-friendly deck amid injury concerns
Cricket | Mar 18, 2026, 09:28 PM ISTFaf du Plessis believes KKR’s IPL 2026 success depends on spin-friendly Eden Gardens pitches to maximise Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. However, such conditions could challenge their pace-heavy batting unit and overall team balance.
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Faf du Plessis gives his take on pressure that Rishabh Pant could face ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 12, 2026, 08:23 PM ISTFormer South Africa international Faf du Plessis took centre stage and talked about the pressure that would be on Rishabh Pant in the upcoming season of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 as he takes stage for Lucknow Super Giants.
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Faf du Plessis reflects on how the IPL season transformed Aiden Markram ahead of T20 WC knockouts
Cricket | Mar 02, 2026, 01:44 PM ISTFormer South Africa international Faf du Plessis took centre stage and talked about the recent performances of South Africa skipper Aiden Markram in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 and hailed him for his flexibility.
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Faf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of SA20 season, Joburg Super Kings announce new captain
Cricket | Jan 13, 2026, 04:50 PM ISTJoburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the rest of the SA20 season with a right thumb ligament tear requiring surgery. His absence casts doubt over his participation in the upcoming PSL. Donovan Ferreira has been appointed as new captain.
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Faf du Plessis creates history, becomes first-ever South African to register major T20 record
Cricket | Jan 06, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTFaf du Plessis has registered a major record for Joburg Super Kings during his team's clash against MI Cape Town in the SA20. Du Plessis scored a fiery 43 at Newlands, Cape Town, before rain intervened in the clash.
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'Incredible': Faf du Plessis reflects on his journey, opens up on his time with Super Kings
Cricket | Jan 05, 2026, 11:00 PM ISTVeteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis took centre stage and talked about his career, reflecting on the journey he has been on with the Super Kings franchise in both the IPL and the SA20 as well.
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'Always thought I'll finish in yellow': Du Plessis reacts to CSK's tribute after IPL auction pullout
Cricket | Nov 30, 2025, 11:54 AM ISTFaf du Plessis chose not to register for the IPL 2026 auction while pursuing an opportunity to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as his career in the Indian T20 League seems to be all but over. Du Plessis finished his IPL career with the Delhi Capitals, having played nine games in IPL 2025.
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Faf du Plessis to skip IPL for first time in 14 years, set to feature in PSL 2026
Cricket | Nov 29, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTFaf du Plessis of South Africa has decided to skip the upcoming IPL auction. He will not register his name in the mini auction for the 2026 edition and will subsequently miss the next edition of the Indian Premier League. Du Plessis played for Delhi Capitals last season and was released too.
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'Was very easy to apologise': Du Plessis on a 'frustrating' IPL season and being a secure cricketer
Cricket | Nov 20, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTFaf du Plessis is gearing up for hopefully a healthy and successful SA20 for the Joburg Super Kings, having recovered fully from the groin and elbow operations. Du Plessis last played in the Major League and missed the Hundred to get the surgery done, following a disappointing IPL season.
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Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 retentions: Faf du Plessis, Fraser-McGurk released; Natarajan retained
Cricket | Nov 15, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTDelhi Capitals have retained 17 players for the 2026 edition of the IPL, including Nitish Rana, who was traded in from the Rajasthan Royals. The Capitals narrowly missed out on a playoff spot and will have as many as five overseas slots remaining out of a total of eight to fill at the mini auction.
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James Vince breaks all-time T20 record as captain with the bat; surpasses Faf du Plessis, Kohli
Cricket | Aug 20, 2025, 09:24 PM ISTVeteran England batter James Vince achieved the all-time record in T20 cricket during his innings in the Hundred clash for the Southern Brave against the Welsh Fire in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 20. Vince scored 29 off 26 as the Brave could only muster 129 off their 100 balls.
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Oldest players to score century in T20 leagues; Munro joins Gayle, du Plessis in elite list
Sports | Aug 18, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTColin Munro returned to the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL and smashed a 50-ball century against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in Basseterre. This was Munro's sixth T20 century and the veteran Kiwi left-hander entered an elite list during his superlative knock.
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CPL 2025: 40-year-old replaces Faf du Plessis as captain of defending champions Saint Lucia Kings
Cricket | Aug 07, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTThe CPL title-winning captain for Saint Lucia Kings, Faf du Plessis, pulled out of the 2025 edition of the CPL due to personal reasons. Du Plessis had a prior commitment to play in the Hundred, which clashed with the CPL, but pulled out of that too, to get his groin operated on.
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Top 5 most successful captains in T20 cricket history
Sports | Aug 07, 2025, 02:20 PM ISTWith James Vince equalling former South Africa international Faf du Plessis in the list of skippers with the most T20 wins, let us have a look at the top five captains with the most wins in the history of T20 cricket.