Faf du Plessis suspended for final Pakistan Test for slow over-rate
The suspension means du Plessis will miss the third Test against Pakistan, which starts in Johannesburg on January 11.
Jan 07, 2019, 07:52 AM IST
Dale Steyn is Proteas' best-ever bowler: Faf du Plessis
Steyn is most likely to spearhead South Africa's bowling attack alongside Duanne Olivier and Kagiso Rabada in the first Pakistan Test.
Dec 22, 2018, 17:37 PM IST
First time Indian pace attack can challenge teams around the world, says Proteas captain Faf du Plessis
The 34-year-old cricketer further termed the Indian pace attack during the recent away series against South Africa, as one of the best ever.
Dec 01, 2018, 19:29 PM IST
ICC World T20 to be called T20 World Cup from 2020 edition
The ICC World T20 to be called ICC World Cup from the 2020 edition of the tournament.
Nov 24, 2018, 12:42 PM IST
Give silent treatment to Kohli: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis's advice to Australia
The 34-year-old believes that their decision to avoided engaging Kohli during the three-match Test series against India earlier this year certainly played a key role in their 2-1 truimph.
Nov 17, 2018, 10:24 AM IST
Pressure eases on Australia after ODI win, says vice-captain Josh Hazlewood
Cricket in Australia has been mired in controversy since the side were embroiled in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March, with a damning report into the sport`s administration leading to a slew of resignations and sackings.
Nov 10, 2018, 14:52 PM IST
Rangana Herath spins Sri Lanka to series sweep over South Africa
The 199-run win, which came with more than a day to spare, was due to Sri Lanka`s tireless spin trio of Herath, Akila Dananjaya and Dilruwan Perera who together claimed all 20 South African wickets.
Jul 23, 2018, 17:22 PM IST
Faf Du Plessis ‘big fan' of scrapping toss in Test cricket
The merit of the toss has been debated as a need to reduce the home advantage, often resulting in host nations rolling out pitches doctored to favour their players.
Jul 15, 2018, 17:17 PM IST
Faf du Plessis asks ICC if chewing gum is legal or illegal
The South African skipper seek ICC to lay out more clarity on the code of conducts for ball tampering offenders.
Jul 07, 2018, 20:59 PM IST
Dale Steyn returns to Test squad in search of milestone
Fast bowler Dale Steyn has been recalled to South Africa's Test squad for the two-match tour of Sri Lanka next month, providing him with another opportunity to become his country`s most prolific wicket-taker in five-day cricket.
Jun 11, 2018, 15:46 PM IST
IPL 2018 qualifier 1: Faf du Plessis shines as CSK beat SRH to enter seventh final
Chasing a modest target of 140, CSK were down in dumps at 92 for 7 before South African skipper Faf du Plessis (67 off 42 balls) engineered a stunning comeback to guide the team to their seventh IPL final.
May 22, 2018, 23:34 PM IST
IPL 2018: MS Dhoni's batting can make life difficult for any captain, says Faf du Plessis
Chennai Super Kings batsman Faf Du Plessis has heaped praise on skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his ability to hit any bowler and said such a quality can make life difficult for any rival captain.
May 01, 2018, 12:41 PM IST
IPL 2018: CSK's Faf du Plessis not yet ready to play as he has a slight strain and a small fracture
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is not yet ready to play the IPL as he has a slight side strain and a small fracture in a finger and is expected to be ready for the game in Mohali (on April 15 vs KXIP), CSK batting coach Michael Hussey said on Monday.
Apr 09, 2018, 20:43 PM IST
Johannesburg Test: Faf du Plessis delighted to break long Australia jinx
South Africa exorcised a long-standing hoodoo when they completed a comprehensive 3-1 home Test series victory over Australia on Tuesday, winning the battle on and off the pitch to cement their place as the world's number two side behind India.
Apr 03, 2018, 21:55 PM IST
Johannesburg Test: Morne Morkel keeps South Africa on course for big win over wilting Australia
Tall seamer Morne Morkel took two wickets to restrict struggling Australia to 88 for three at the close on the fourth day of the final Test as South Africa marched towards an emphatic victory on Monday.
Apr 02, 2018, 21:38 PM IST
Australia need a massive 612 to win Johannesburg Test
Captain Faf du Plessis ended his run of low scores with a classy century, but fitness concerns over all three seamers made South Africa bat until tea before declaring on the fourth day of the final Test against Australia on Monday.
Apr 02, 2018, 19:24 PM IST
Watch: Faf du Plessis' reaction provides comic relief amidst ball-tampering row
Amidst all the gloom and the sadness due to the ball-tampering incident involving former Australia skipper Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, there came a moment of comic relief at last. The setting was the Faf du Plessis press conference a day before the fourth Test against Australia.
Mar 29, 2018, 22:53 PM IST
Watch: Faf du Plessis' funny reaction provides comic relief amidst ball-tampering row
Amidst all the gloom and the sadness due to the ball-tampering incident involving former Australia skipper Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, there came a moment of comic relief at last. The setting was the Faf du Plessis press conference a day before the fourth Test against Australia.
Mar 29, 2018, 22:52 PM IST
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis shows compassion for Steve Smith, terms 12-month ban harsh
Du Plessis said that although he regarded the bans imposed on Smith, Warner and Bancroft as harsh, he understood the context of the high values Australians expected from their cricket team.
Mar 29, 2018, 17:57 PM IST
South Africa win toss and elect to bat against Australia in third Test
Visiting captain Steve Smith admitted he would have done likewise, though conditions for batsmen are expected to be at their toughest in the first hour of the morning with swing and seam movement available.
Mar 22, 2018, 14:25 PM IST
