Tag: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis rested for three-match ODI series against England

Along with du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Pite van Biljon, Bjorn Fortuin and Reeza Hendricks have also been released from the squad.

December 3, 2020

IPL 2020: Faf du Plessis holds Orange Cap while Kagiso Rabada has Purple Cap

These running caps are presented to the leading run scorer and wicket-taker, and keep changing hands throughout the duration of the tournament.

September 26, 2020

Faf du Plessis donates bat, ODI jersey to raise funds for vulnerable kids’ food

Du Plessis has involved himself in charity work ever since the COVID crisis hit the world,

July 18, 2020

All lives don’t matter until black lives matter: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis revealed that he had remained silent on the issue with intent to listen but has now responded, saying he has changed his earlier perspective.

July 17, 2020

Don’t need Test captaincy pressure at the moment: Quinton de Kock

The wicketkeeper-batsman stated that he had a word with head coach Mark Boucher discussing the same issue.

July 6, 2020

Lot of thinking cricketers in CSK dressing room: Faf du Plessis

The MS Dhoni-led side was eyeing for its fourth IPL title in this year's edition which currently stands indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 27, 2020

Used to taking bit of spit on fingers before I catch the ball: Faf du Plessis

Pat Cummins had earlier opined that if there is still danger of the spread of COVID-19 through saliva, cricket should not resume at all.

May 23, 2020

MS Dhoni’s gut feeling on game his biggest strength: Faf du Plessis

The 35-year-old added that he has learnt a lot from Dhoni's leadership and also from CSK coach and former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming.

May 15, 2020

MS Dhoni’s incredible gut feeling is his biggest strength: Faf du Plessis

Calling Dhoni the best finisher he has played with, Du Plessis said no one can emulate what the dasher from Ranchi can do with the bat.

May 14, 2020

Faf du Plessis suggests isolation for players before and after T20 World Cup

All cricket has been suspended in the wake of coronavirus pandemic and dark clouds are circling over the fate of the showpiece event.

May 14, 2020

COVID-19: To remain positive, I’m avoiding negative news, says Faf du Plessis

The former South Africa skipper du Plessis is busy in charity work which eventually keeps him away from reading the headlines.

May 5, 2020

I still look at myself as a leader before a player: Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis wants to use his experience to help the successive generation of players. 

May 4, 2020

Faf du Plessis reveals reason for Chennai Super Kings’ success over the years

Faf du Plessis said that Dhoni's captaincy has also been a factor for the joyous run they have had and that the skipper's absence leaves a big hole.

April 19, 2020

Faf du Plessis picks MS Dhoni’s 84 against RCB as his favourite IPL moment

Dhoni had come to bat when CSK were tottering at 28 for 4  in 5.5 overs in a bid to chase 162 runs. The CSK skipper played a valiant unbeaten knock of 84 runs off 48 balls laced with five fours and seven sixes.

April 16, 2020

Having Faf du Plessis in squad is a good headache: Mark Boucher

Faf du Plessis last played an ODI for South Africa in the 2019 World Cup and was rested for the recent home series against England and Australia.

March 10, 2020

South Africa rope in du Plessis, van der Dussen for ODI series against India

Meanwhile, George Linde has received his maiden call-up into the Proteas' ODI team ahead of their short outbound tour to India.

March 2, 2020

Faf du Plessis rested as South Africa announce squad for ODI series against Australia

Youngster Janneman Malan and Kyle Verreynne have received maiden call-ups, while seniors like Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen have been rested.

February 26, 2020