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Faf Du Plessis

The growing popularity of cricket in South Africa
Partner Content
/ 3 July 2024

The growing popularity of cricket in South Africa

Cricket South Africa has invested heavily in development programmes aimed at nurturing young talent

By Partner Content
From De Kock the dasher to Quinny the dutiful
Article
/ 23 January 2020

From De Kock the dasher to Quinny the dutiful

Quinton de Kock’s cricketing brain has made him South Africa’s new ODI skipper. But if his batting genius is to win games on its own, first he must give up the keeper’s gloves.

By Lungani Zama
Cricket SA’s myopic new hierarchy
Article
/ 10 January 2020

Cricket SA’s myopic new hierarchy

The English Tests have offered some promising performances but there’s little reason to be excited about the future of the Proteas

By Luke Feltham
Sport audit 2019: ​How SA’s national cricket teams performed
Article
/ 12 December 2019

Sport audit 2019: ​How SA’s national cricket teams performed

It has been a year to forget for both the men and women South African cricket teams

By Luke Feltham
Brexit will boost South African cricket — du Plessis
Article
/ 22 October 2019

Brexit will boost South African cricket — du Plessis

Any tougher immigration controls after the British withdrawal from the European Union will mean fewer South African players in the County Championship

By Faisal Kamal
Du Plessis blasts ‘mediocre’ South Africa after World Cup exit
Article
/ 24 June 2019

Du Plessis blasts ‘mediocre’ South Africa after World Cup exit

The Proteas slumpped to a 49-run defeat against Pakistan to end their chances of reaching a World Cup semifinal

By Steven Griffiths 1
South Africa lick wounds after more World Cup agony
Article
/ 20 June 2019

South Africa lick wounds after more World Cup agony

The Proteas’ hopes of reaching the semi-finals in England and Wales are all but over after a four-wicket defeat by New Zealand on Wednesday

By Agency
What’s eating giant KG and Co?
Article
/ 14 June 2019

What’s eating giant KG and Co?

All the grumbling about the Proteas seems to have drained them of their ruthlessness

By Luke Feltham
Punch-drunk Proteas must come out swinging in Southampton
Article
/ 4 June 2019

Punch-drunk Proteas must come out swinging in Southampton

The Proteas, like former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, were stunned by an opponent they thought they would easily knock out

By Lungani Zama
‘Harsh words’ in store for South Africa flops, warns Du Plessis
Article
/ 2 June 2019

‘Harsh words’ in store for South Africa flops, warns Du Plessis

The Proteas slumped to a 21 run defeat in the Cricket World Cup to leave their campaign in shambles

By Steven Griffiths 1
Proteas confront World Cup demons
Article
/ 22 May 2019

Proteas confront World Cup demons

South Africa have reached the semi-finals in four of their seven World Cup campaigns but have yet to reach a final

By Colin Bryden
Fast track bullies must learn Sri Lankan lesson
Article
/ 20 February 2019

Fast track bullies must learn Sri Lankan lesson

It is to be hoped that the defeat by Sri Lanka triggers the changes needed for South Africa to reach the top of the World Test Series

By Niren Tolsi
Proteas want respect for ‘positive’ cricket after Du Plessis banned
Article
/ 7 January 2019

Proteas want respect for ‘positive’ cricket after Du Plessis banned

Du Plessis was banned for one Test after being found guilty of captaining a team which maintained a slow over-rate

By Agency
Proteas beat Pakistan by nine wickets to clinch Test series
Article
/ 6 January 2019

Proteas beat Pakistan by nine wickets to clinch Test series

South Africa lead the three-match series 2-0

By Staff Reporter
Faf backs Amla to regain form
Article
/ 25 December 2018

Faf backs Amla to regain form

Amla was moved down to number four in the order for South Africa’s most recent Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in July

By Colin Bryden
A Wales win would seal Boks’ tour
Article
/ 23 November 2018

A Wales win would seal Boks’ tour

South Africa’s tour has been fairly good, but the All Blacks are stinging from last week’s Ireland loss

By Afp And and Staff Reporter
Rassie has riches aplenty
Article
/ 9 November 2018

Rassie has riches aplenty

With Les Bleus smarting for revenge, now is the time the Bok coach will make clear his 2019 plans

By Luke Feltham
Faf: Missing Smith, Warner ‘huge’ for Aussies
Article
/ 8 November 2018

Faf: Missing Smith, Warner ‘huge’ for Aussies

Smith and Warner are currently serving their one-year bans from cricket following a ball-tampering scandal

By Agency
Proteas wallop Aussies to take 1-0 ODI lead
Article
/ 4 November 2018

Proteas wallop Aussies to take 1-0 ODI lead

The Proteas won the toss on a typically lively pitch and went in with their full front-line pace attack

By Agency
Shibs ups her pace after off-field low
Article
/ 12 October 2018

Shibs ups her pace after off-field low

The pressure is on for the ICC women’s world T20, but the Proteas bowler thrives in it

By Luke Feltham
Sri Lanka close in on whitewash of the Proteas
Article
/ 22 July 2018

Sri Lanka close in on whitewash of the Proteas

The Proteas have not been whitewashed anywhere in the world since 2006

By Agency
AB de Villiers retires from international cricket
Article
/ 23 May 2018

AB de Villiers retires from international cricket

The batsman scored 8765 runs in 114 Tests while smashing 9577 in 228 ODIs. He has the records for the fastest 50, 100 and 150 in the ODI format

By Luke Feltham
Faf likens SA v Oz series to ‘soap opera’
Article
/ 26 March 2018

Faf likens SA v Oz series to ‘soap opera’

This Test will be remembered as the one that saw Australian captain Stev​e Smith admit to coming up with an intricate plan to tamper with the ball

By Staff Reporter
Late Proteas implosion gifts India hope
Article
/ 13 January 2018

Late Proteas implosion gifts India hope

It was far from the high-octane Test cricket that was seen in Cape Town last week, but it was every bit as engaging.

By Staff Reporter
Risk-taker Faf sees gambles pay off
Article
/ 9 January 2018

Risk-taker Faf sees gambles pay off

The Proteas and their captain took a number of risks in the first Test against India that, somehow, resulted in a victory for the hosts.

By Staff Reporter
Gibson coach talk encourages Faf du Plessis
Article
/ 8 August 2017

Gibson coach talk encourages Faf du Plessis

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has liked what he’s heard about potential new Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson.

By Julian Guyer
South Africa thrash England in 2nd Test
Article
/ 17 July 2017

South Africa thrash England in 2nd Test

South Africa hammered England by 340 runs to win the second Test at Trent Bridge on Monday

By Staff Reporter
‘Get Kane’ to make SA able
Article
/ 17 March 2017

‘Get Kane’ to make SA able

Keen to set up win, the Proteas will target the Black Caps captain in the windy second Test

By Neil Manthorp
Ball-tampering a Faf about nothing
Article
/ 25 November 2016

Ball-tampering a Faf about nothing

Shining the ball has long been cricketing custom, but it will now have to be addressed officially.

By Neil Manthorp
Faf du Plessis guilty of ball tampering, but cleared to play
Article
/ 22 November 2016

Faf du Plessis guilty of ball tampering, but cleared to play

Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of ball-tampering and fined.

By Sudipto Ganguly
Amla’s 159 takes Proteas to victory over Ireland
Article
/ 3 March 2015

Amla’s 159 takes Proteas to victory over Ireland

Hashim Amla hit his highest One Day International score with a majestic 159 and Faf du Plessis grabbed a century to drive the Proteas to 411.

By Nick Mulvenney
Amla steers Proteas to 411 against Ireland in world cup
Article
/ 3 March 2015

Amla steers Proteas to 411 against Ireland in world cup

The opening batsman’s 159 off 128 balls led South Africa to their second knock of over 400 in the Cricket World Cup, setting a near impossible target.

By Nick Mulvenney
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