Faf du Plessis

ICC criticised for ‘spicy’ New York pitch

“Not sure this is the best introduction to cricket in a new land,” Bhogle wrote on X.

Du Plessis hails middle order as Bengaluru complete IPL playoff lineup

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis showered praise on the team's middle order after they grabbed the final playoff spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a stunning turnaround in the tournament.

Du Plessis credits newfound aggression for RCB's IPL revival

"We want to play that style of cricket - RCB talks about playing bold," Du Plessis said. "Just proud that we can actually do that now, putting our performance together."

Du Plessis, Kohli keep RCB in IPL play-off race

Chasing a modest 148 for victory, Du Plessis, who hit 64, and Kohli, who made 42, laid the foundations with a stand of 92 in 35 balls

Faf, Maxwell smash Bangalore to win over Rajasthan

Maxwell led the way with 77 off 44 while du Plessis hit 62 off 39 balls before being run out for 62. Maxwell switch-hit Ravichandran Ashwin straight to Jason Holder at backward point for 77

Markram named as South African T20 captain

Cricket South Africa director Enoch Nkwe said this did not mean the door was closed on Du Plessis, 38, who has not played for South Africa since February 2021, or other non-contracted cricketers

Du Plessis sidelined for Bangladesh T20s

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is sidelined for the two-match T20 series against Bangladesh after he sustained a lower back sprain.

Proteas 'feeling sorry' for Bangladesh bowlers

Proteas captain Faf Du Plessis admits that his team are feeling a bit sorry for Tigers’ bowlers.

I'm happy Shakib is not playing: Du Plessis

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis says that he is happy that Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is not playing the Test series.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

Cricket: Why Virat Kohli and David Warner weren't charged

Around the same time that the ICC heard the Faf du Plessis case, there emerged on social media footage of Virat Kohli and David Warner with suggestions that they might have introduced artificial substances to shine the ball.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

Cricket: Qadir, Haroon, Khalid ask ICC to penalise India captain Virat Kohli

Former Pakistan cricketers and an ex-Pakistan Cricket Board chairman on Tuesday demanded of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ban Indian skipper Virat Kohli for ball-tampering.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

Cricket: I'm no cheat, says Faf du Plessis after tampering row

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis insisted he wasn't a cheat and warned cricket authorities had opened a "can of worms" on Wednesday after he was found guilty of ball-tampering in controversial circumstances.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

Du Plessis avoids ban

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was found guilty of ball-tampering on Tuesday but cleared to play in this week's third Test against Australia, who are fighting to avoid their first ever home Test series whitewash.

November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016

Du Plessis cleared for Test in ball-tampering row

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was fined his entire match fee but cleared to play in this week's third Test against Australia after being found guilty of ball-tampering on Tuesday.

November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016

Cricket: Faf du Plessis to face ball-tampering hearing before Adelaide Test

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will face a ball-tampering hearing at 3:30 p.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Tuesday in Adelaide, the International Cricket Council said, putting his participation in the third Test against Australia in doubt.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Cricket: Cricket greats call for shake-up to fix Australia crisis

Australia are facing mounting calls from former greats for a drastic overhaul of how cricket is run as they stare down the barrel of a first-ever home Test series whitewash.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Cricket: South Africa cricket official clashes with Aussie reporter

A security official travelling with the South African team shoved an Australian television reporter against a glass door in ugly scenes as he attempted to interview captain Faf du Plessis Monday.

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

Cricket: South Africa captain du Plessis charged with ball tampering

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been charged with ball tampering during the second test against Australia in Hobart, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016

South Africa win 5-0 despite Warner epic

David Warner hits a magnificent century for Australia but could not prevent South Africa from completing a clean sweep by winning the fifth and final ODI