Tag: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis rested for last two Pakistan T20Is

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been rested for the last two Twenty20 Internationals against Pakistan. The team will be led by David Miller in his absence,...

Fingers crossed as Pakistan play South Africa in decider

­--Pakistan hope to become first Asian side to win second consecutive series in South Africa With the series level at 2-2, the decider in Cape...

Pakistan better than South Africa in ODIs, admits Faf

Ahead of the first of five ODIs against Pakistan on Saturday, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis hinted at a healthy competition for places in...

Pakistan lose late wickets after South Africa collapse

JOHANNESBURG: Philander removed Shan Masood for two runs and then had Azhar Ali out first ball to bring to nine the number of wickets in...

Du Plessis, Bavuma stretch South African lead

CAPE TOWN: Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma shared a century partnership as South Africa moved into a commanding position on the second day of...

IPL just before World Cup ‘a concern’ for Faf du Plessis

CAPE TOWN: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has pointed to the Indian Premier League as "a concern" in terms of managing the workloads of his...

Olivier to keep pressure on Pakistan in second Test: Faf du...

CAPE TOWN: South African captain Faf du Plessis said on Wednesday that fast bowler Duanne Olivier would be used in an "enforcer" role as part...

Du Plessis says T20 World Cup will be his last

South African captain Faf du Plessis said on Friday the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in two years' time will be his last. The 34-year-old,...

Miller, Du Plessis power South Africa to series win

HOBART: David Miller and Faf du Plessis scored sparkling centuries in a 252-run partnership as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs in a...

Playing Australia brings out the best in us: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis, the South Africa captain, expects a “nice and hostile” reception when his team travels to Australia for a limited-over series, reported...

Du Plessis, Smith clash over Rabada decision before third Test

CAPE TOWN: South African captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday hit back at his Australian counterpart Steve Smith's criticism of the decision to overturn a...

Steyn’s comeback delayed until end of March

CAPE TOWN: South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn will only be considered for the fourth Test against Australia on March 30, and not the third as...

Australia’s fearsome attack creates dilemma for South Africa

KINGSMEAD: Some of the world's best fast bowlers will square up when the first Test between South Africa and Australia starts at Kingsmead on Thursday. They...

Loved every moment of Pakistan tour: Faf du Plessis

-- ‘This series was important to Pakistanis and goes way beyond just cricket’     Captain of the World XI and South Africa cricket team Faf du...

Faf du Plessis appointed South Africa’s ODI captain

CAPE TOWN: Faf du Plessis was appointed South Africa’s One Day International captain on Monday in place of AB de Villiers, giving him the...