Faf du Plessis

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: The Jasprit Bumrah 'snorter' that removed Faf du Plessis - Watch

Jasprit Bumrah's Test debut at Newlands got better and lethal on Monday as the Indian pacer bowled an almost unplayable spell of 3/39. 

Jan 08, 2018, 16:52 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test, Day 4: India crash to a 72-run defeat after Vernon Philander's six-for

South Africa (286 and 130) beat India (209 and 135) by 72 runs on the fourth day. 

Jan 08, 2018, 13:24 PM IST

India in South Africa, 1st Test: It's the pitch we wanted, says Faf du Plessis

After several days of hot weather, the pitch for the first Test starting Friday in Newlands looked less green than it was when the South Africans assembled on Tuesday but still with a good covering of grass.

Jan 04, 2018, 17:46 PM IST

India vs South Africa: Skippers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis unveil Freedom Series trophy

India will play hosts South Africa in the first Test of the three-match series from January 5th at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.

Jan 03, 2018, 21:05 PM IST

Fit-again Faf du Plessis, Dale Steyn in South Africa's squad for India Tests

Du Plessis and Steyn could not be part of the four-day Test against Zimbabwe due to illness.

Dec 29, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

Four-day Test: Faf du Plessis ruled out, AB de Villiers leads South Africa vs Zimbabwe

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will miss the Boxing Day Test against Zimbabwe at St George’s Park because of a viral infection, Cricket South Africa said hours before the start of the day-night encounter. 

Dec 26, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Faf du Plessis doubtful for South Africa vs Zimbabwe Test

Du Plessis has not played since suffering a back injury during a one-day international against Bangladesh in October.

Dec 25, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

SA vs BAN: Skipper Shakib Al Hasan seeks Bangladesh turnaround in T20Is

Bangladesh`s all-time leading all-rounder was reappointed T20 captain after a seven-year gap following the retirement from the format of Mashrafe Mortaza.

Oct 26, 2017, 00:15 AM IST

Injured Faf du Plessis to be out of action for six weeks

Injured South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will not be playing for next six weeks after suffering an acute lumbar disc injury in the third ODI against Bangladesh on Sunday.

Oct 25, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis to be fit for Boxing Day Test

Du Plessis will miss the two-match Twenty20 International series with Bangladesh starting on Thursday. JP Duminy will captain the side in his absence.

Oct 24, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Faf du Plessis steers South Africa to series sweep against Bangladesh

Du Plessis was the top scorer in South Africa's 369 for six, their highest one-day total against Bangladesh and the highest total at the ground. Bangladesh were bowled out for 169.

Oct 22, 2017, 21:59 PM IST

Tougher challenges lie ahead, says Faf du Plessis

Rabada took five for 30 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 172, a slight improvement on their first innings of 147 in reply to South Africa`s 573 for four declared.

Oct 08, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Challenge for young bowlers, says Faf du Plessis

Kagiso Rabada, at 22, has become the leader of the pace attack following an injury to Morne Morkel during South Africa`s 333-run win in the first Test in Potchefstroom.

Oct 05, 2017, 21:12 PM IST

Dane Paterson only newcomer as South Africa name squad for Bangladesh ODIs

Paterson is the only uncapped player among the 14 called up for the three ODIs in Kimberley on Oct. 15; Paarl on Oct. 18 and East London on Oct. 22.

Oct 04, 2017, 17:41 PM IST

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Proteas on top despite Dean Elgar heartbreak on Day 2

Bangladesh were 127 for three at the close, still trailing by 369 runs after South Africa declared their first innings on 496 for three.

Sep 29, 2017, 23:44 PM IST

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Dean Elgar bats through first day as Proteas dominate on Day 1

Elgar made 128 not out, his ninth Test century, and put on 196 for the first wicket with debutant Aiden Markram, who was run out for 97 as the Proteas closed on 298 for one.

Sep 29, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Angry Pakistani fans target World XI captain Faf du Plessis for 'safely back home' tweet

Faf du Plessis, who captain a World XI team in the recently concluded Independence Cup in Pakistan, became the target of angry Twitteratti for his poor word choice.

Sep 17, 2017, 21:09 PM IST

Pakistan vs World XI: Pakistani fans sarcastically thanks George Bailey for torturous knock in series decider

Pakistan fans took pleasure in finding the weak link in the World XI's line up. And they found in George Bailley. The Aussie batsman managed just three runs after playing 12 balls.

Sep 16, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

ICC rules out 'overnight miraculous' return of international cricket to Pakistan

ICC Director Giles Clarke was in fact throughly overwhelmed with the kind of reception that the World XI side recived. Even Faf had praised the management about the same.

Sep 16, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Independence Cup 2017: Pakistan celebrate cricket return with 2-1 series triumph over World XI

The hosting of the short series is a major step towards convincing international teams to begin touring Pakistan again, with Sri Lanka already due to play a Twenty20 match in Lahore on October 29.

Sep 15, 2017, 23:48 PM IST