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.
Self-belief of Bangladesh cricketers is the key
A fast-improving Bangladesh are confident of upsetting another of world cricket's powerhouses on home turf when they take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting on Friday.
Who will rule the roost?
Who will rule the roost when Bangladesh lock horns with South Africa in the 1st ODI of the 3-match series at Mirpur stadium?
Bangladesh 138 all out. Proteas 169/4
South Africa win the second T20I by 31 runs and take the series 2-0 against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh batters please stand up
Leaving all the ego-issues aside, Tamim and co should learn from South Africa’s T20I captain Faf du Plessis on how to construct an innings on a slow wicket with unpredictable bounce.
No room for fear: Mashrafe Mortaza of Bangladesh
Bangladesh T20I skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza urges his players not to think about the side’s previous records against South Africa and play fearless cricket in the upcoming series.
South Africa make short work of BCB XI
Proteas sound early warning to Bangladesh with a resounding ten-wicket win over the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in a T20 tour game.
Bangladesh will be a test of character for South Africa
Painstakingly detailed preparation, a dynamic leader and a team infused with “No-Fear” attitude – probably the three elements responsible for Bangladesh cricket team’s most successful year in international cricket.
South African cricketers arrive at Dhaka
South African cricketers arrive at Dhaka to embark on a month-long tour of Bangladesh.