Du Plessis sidelined for Bangladesh T20s
South Africa's Faf du Plessis (capt) leaves the field after being injury during their ODI one-day international match at the Buffalo Park Cricket Grounds in East London. Photo: AFP
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has been sidelined for the two-match T20 series against Bangladesh after he sustained a lower back sprain.
Du Plessis had to be carried off the field while he was batting on 91 against Bangladesh during the third ODI.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. JP Duminy will captain the side in his stead and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been included in the squad.
South |Africa have a long line off injured players with Wayne Parnell, Morne Morkel, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Chris Morris, Lungi Ngidi and Duanne Olivier all recovering from injuries.
Du Plessis was denied what would have been an wonderful ccentury when he had to retire hurt due to the lower back sprain. He went off after smashing a 67-ball 91.
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