Faf du Plessis

Faf, Maxwell smash Bangalore to win over Rajasthan

Maxwell led the way with 77 off 44 while du Plessis hit 62 off 39 balls before being run out for 62. Maxwell switch-hit Ravichandran Ashwin straight to Jason Holder at backward point for 77

Markram named as South African T20 captain

Cricket South Africa director Enoch Nkwe said this did not mean the door was closed on Du Plessis, 38, who has not played for South Africa since February 2021, or other non-contracted cricketers

Du Plessis sidelined for Bangladesh T20s

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is sidelined for the two-match T20 series against Bangladesh after he sustained a lower back sprain.

Proteas 'feeling sorry' for Bangladesh bowlers

Proteas captain Faf Du Plessis admits that his team are feeling a bit sorry for Tigers’ bowlers.

I'm happy Shakib is not playing: Du Plessis

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis says that he is happy that Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is not playing the Test series.

South Africa look to Du Plessis against England

South Africa will hope the return of captain Faf du Plessis leads to a revival in their fortunes in the second Test against England at Nottingham's Trent Bridge.

Relieved Du Plessis bemoans poor Proteas batting in NZ

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis breathed a sigh of relief as rain bucketed down in Hamilton on Wednesday, washing out the final day of the third Test against New Zealand and ensuring his side sealed a 1-0 series victory.

Tough skipper says South Africa 'not good enough'

Faf du Plessis criticised South Africa's performances against New Zealand as "not good enough" Friday, despite going into the final Test in Hamilton with an unbeatable 1-0 lead in the series.

Cricket: Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash

Sri Lanka are eager to regain some pride after a dismal Test series when they start the limited-overs section of their tour with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday.

April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023

Faf, Maxwell smash Bangalore to win over Rajasthan

Maxwell led the way with 77 off 44 while du Plessis hit 62 off 39 balls before being run out for 62. Maxwell switch-hit Ravichandran Ashwin straight to Jason Holder at backward point for 77

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

Markram named as South African T20 captain

Cricket South Africa director Enoch Nkwe said this did not mean the door was closed on Du Plessis, 38, who has not played for South Africa since February 2021, or other non-contracted cricketers

October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017

Du Plessis sidelined for Bangladesh T20s

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is sidelined for the two-match T20 series against Bangladesh after he sustained a lower back sprain.

October 16, 2017
October 16, 2017

Proteas 'feeling sorry' for Bangladesh bowlers

Proteas captain Faf Du Plessis admits that his team are feeling a bit sorry for Tigers’ bowlers.

September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017

I'm happy Shakib is not playing: Du Plessis

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis says that he is happy that Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is not playing the Test series.

July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017

South Africa look to Du Plessis against England

South Africa will hope the return of captain Faf du Plessis leads to a revival in their fortunes in the second Test against England at Nottingham's Trent Bridge.

March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017

Relieved Du Plessis bemoans poor Proteas batting in NZ

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis breathed a sigh of relief as rain bucketed down in Hamilton on Wednesday, washing out the final day of the third Test against New Zealand and ensuring his side sealed a 1-0 series victory.

March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Tough skipper says South Africa 'not good enough'

Faf du Plessis criticised South Africa's performances against New Zealand as "not good enough" Friday, despite going into the final Test in Hamilton with an unbeatable 1-0 lead in the series.

January 19, 2017
January 19, 2017

Cricket: Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash

Sri Lanka are eager to regain some pride after a dismal Test series when they start the limited-overs section of their tour with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday.

December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016

De Villiers steps down as Proteas Test captain

Star batsman AB de Villiers confirmed Monday he has stepped down as captain of the South Africa Test team with immediate effect as he recovers from an elbow injury.

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