Faf du Plessis: News

IPL 2022 Auction: Decoding the squad of Royal Challengers Bangalore

The three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) finalists Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have assembled a decent squad ahead of the 2022 edition.

Indian Premier League: Best signings of the 2022 mega auction

Ahead of every Indian Premier League auction, sides come up with a strategy to pick the best possible squad in the tournament while making sure that it fits their agenda, interests, and financial constraints.

IPL auction: Faf du Plessis goes to RCB

Veteran T20 specialist Faf du Plessis saw teams get into a bidding war for him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Auction on Saturday.

IPL 2021 (second phase): Analysis of Chennai Super Kings

The second phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season is set to start from September 19 onwards in the UAE.

14 Sep 2021

Sports

Potential openers for CSK who can replace Faf du Plessis

In what comes as a huge blow for the Chennai Super Kings, senior opener Faf du Plessis has sustained a groin injury ahead of the second phase of 2021 Indian Premier League.

28 Aug 2021

Sports

Abu Dhabi T10: Faf du Plessis to lead Bangla Tigers

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has singed up for the Abu Dhabi T10 league.

IPL: How does Faf du Plessis perform against Mohammed Shami?

South African batsman Faf du Plessis recorded a rare duck in Chennai Super Kings' opening encounter against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2021.

Du Plessis misses out on CSA contract, Klaasen replaces him

Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has been snubbed from Cricket South Africa's list of contracted men's players.

South Africa's Faf du Plessis retires from Test cricket

Former South Africa cricket team captain Faf du Plessis announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday.

28 Nov 2020

Jonny Bairstow

South Africa vs England, 2nd T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

England will be aiming to wrap up the three-match T20I series when they face hosts South Africa in the second T20I on Sunday at Boland Park.

28 Nov 2020

Ben Stokes

England beat South Africa in first T20I: Records broken

England beat South Africa in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

26 Nov 2020

Ben Stokes

South Africa vs England, 1st T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

South Africa and England gear up for the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday.

'Dhoni might not lead CSK in 2021', says Sanjay Bangar

Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni could hand over the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings to Faf du Plessis in the impending edition of IPL.

Rabada, Dala named in South Africa's squad for England series

South Africa have announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming white-ball leg against England.

CSK vs MI: Faf du Plessis' IPL numbers against spinners

Chennai Super Kings ace Faf du Plessis will be aiming to be amongst the runs when his side takes on Mumbai Indians in match number 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season on Friday.

IPL: A look at Faf du Plessis' numbers against RR

Chennai Super Kings talisman Faf du Plessis has been in supreme form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

IPL 2020: Can Bravo, Rayudu light up CSK's campaign?

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been reeling at the bottom of the points table.

CSK overcome MI in IPL 2020 opener: Records broken

Chennai Super Kings beat defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season in Abu Dhabi.

After pulling out of IPL, Suresh Raina hints at return

Indian middle-order batsman Suresh Raina has hinted at his comeback in the Indian Premier League, days after pulling out of the tournament.

Happy Birthday Faf du Plessis: List of his amazing records

South African batsman Francois du Plessis turned 36 on Monday.

Coronavirus outbreak: South Africa's 3TC match set to be postponed

The newly introduced 3TC (three-team cricket) match is set to be postponed with the organizers feeling the need of more preparation.

Happy Birthday, Ben Stokes: A look at his amazing records

Over decades in cricket, several crop of all-rounders went on to dominate the show and be a step above the rest.

#ThisDayThatYear: Chennai Super Kings announce comeback with third IPL title

On this day in 2018, Chennai Super kings clinched a third Indian Premier League title.

Aiden Markram expresses desire to lead South Africa

South African opener Aiden Markram has expressed interest to lead the national Test side.

Faf du Plessis wants to play all the three formats

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis is looking to represent his country across all the three formats.

Graeme Smith appointed Cricket South Africa's Director for two years

Former opener Graeme Smith has been named South Africa's Director of Cricket for two years.

South Africa announce ODI squad for India tour

On Monday, South Africa announced the ODI squad for the upcoming tour of India as former South African captain Faf du Plessis made his comeback.

Steyn returns to T20I squad for England series

On Saturday, South Africa announced their T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against England.

20 Jan 2020

Joe Root

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis might retire from Tests soon

South Africa have been enduring one of the worst periods in recent times.

South Africa vs England, 2nd Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

South Africa will look gain a solid hand against England in the upcoming second Test match, starting January 3.

Conversations have taken place: du Plessis on ABD's international return

South African cricket team captain Faf du Plessis had revealed on Monday that talks are going on between the country's cricket board (CSA) and AB de Villiers regarding the latter's return to the team before the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

27 Oct 2019

Test Cricket

Should toss be abolished in Tests? Faf du Plessis opines

South Africa created headlines during their just-concluded Test series against India when they lost their 10th consecutive toss in Asia, while skipper Faf du Plessis lost seven consecutive tosses in away Tests.

21 Oct 2019

Indian Cricket Team

India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3: Records broken

The Indian bowlers came up with a ruthless performance as they picked up 16 wickets on Day 3 of the third Test in Ranchi on Monday.

19 Oct 2019

Ishant Sharma

South Africa sent a proxy captain for toss: Here's why

India are locking horns with South Africa in the third Test in Ranchi.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: List of Key battles

India and South Africa gear up for the first Test match to be held in Vizag from October 2 onwards.

21 Sep 2019

India

Faf du Plessis to miss flight to India: Here's why

South African Test skipper Faf du Plessis is all set to miss his connecting flight to India ahead of the Test series after a delay by British Airways in Dubai.

South Africa announce squad for Tests and T20Is against India

South Africa have announced the Test and T20I squads for the series against India starting next month.

28 Jun 2019

Hashim Amla

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka: Here are the records broken

The South African cricket team thrashed Sri Lanka in match number 35 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Friday.

Paul Adams questions Kane Williamson's ethics: Know why

Former South African cricketer Paul Adams took to social media to question New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's ethics.

Afghanistan vs South Africa: Preview, pitch report and TV listing

Afghanistan are all set to take on South Africa in the match number 21 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Saturday.