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Du Plessis denies retirement after innings defeat to England
However, he said his Test career could come to an end later this year after the fourth Test against England, starting at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday, and a two-Test tour of the West Indies in July and August.
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Paterson could make Test debut as SA mull options
Paterson, 30, has previously played limited overs internationals for South Africa and captain Faf Du Plessis hinted he could be in line for a Test debut, though he stressed no decision had been made yet.
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Du Plessis disagrees with officials on four-day Tests
'I understand that a lot of money is being burnt on five-day cricket because so many Test matches are not going five days. People will sit 50-50 on it. My personal opinion is that I am still a purist of the game because I have been part of some great draws that went five days.'
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Proteas skipper warns team about complacency
The 107-run victory in the first Test in Pretoria on Sunday arrested a run of five successive test defeats for South Africa but any thoughts that the players might have about being back on course must be dispelled, Faf du Plessis said.
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Van der Dussen to make South Africa Test debut v England
The 30-year-old Van der Dussen will bat at number five, captain Faf du Plessis said on Wednesday, in the place of Temba Bavuma who has been ruled out with a hip injury.
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South Africa skipper looks for fresh start
The overhaul of South Africa’s coaching structure has given the team a major boost as they get ready to take on England in a four-Test series which begins on Thursday, captain Faf du Plessis said.
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Liverpool's Klopp turns cricket's Du Plessis into fan
Proteas cricket captain Faf du Plessis said he had never become a close follower of football but said meeting Jurgen Klopp had changed that.
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Du Plessis admits off-field dramas took toll
Controversies involving officials culminated in demands for the board of Cricket South Africa to resign, the suspension of the chief executive and the appointment of a new cricket-focused leadership.
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Du Plessis wants De Villiers back
De Villiers retired from international cricket after a Test series against Australia in 2017 and any comeback would probably be limited to Twenty20 internationals for a player who has become a specialist in the short form of the game.
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Du Plessis: Focus must be on England series
With the four-match test series against England starting on Boxing Day, Faf du Plessis said the focus must shift away from the board room.
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Du Plessis: Important for MSL to do well
The local T20 tournament is now in its second season but doesn’t show any signs of being able to attract mass audiences inside the respective stadiums.
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The Faf Challenge comes to East London
The Springboks continued their trophy tour across the country on Saturday in East London. Faf de Klerk made his now-famous 'Faf Challenge' appearance during the tour. On Sunday, the tour continues in Port Elizabeth.
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Faf du Plessis: Expect different Rocks this year
Paarl Rocks have been boosted by the inclusion of Proteas batsman JP Duminy where he will be looking to provide the much-needed edge in the MSL campaign.
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Proteas captain Du Plessis calls for coaching 'clarity'
Speaking on the team's return from a three-Test trouncing in India, Du Plessis said uncertainty over key positions was "a massive red flag".
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Faf du Plessis says India test series was toughest period in his career
India were in dominant mood on home soil and extended their winning run in the longest form of the game to 11 consecutive series on their own patch.
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No quick fix for struggling South Africa Test team - Du Plessis
South Africa were thrashed in all three matches and look a shadow of the side that beat Australia in a contentious home Test series just 18 months ago, where their ability to dig in and compete with bat and ball was a big factor.
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Du Plessis: India's ruthlessness made us weak
South Africa lost the third and final test by an innings and 202 runs as India won a 12th consecutive series on home soil.
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South Africa's Du Plessis looks to 'bat big' in final Test
India outclassed the visitors in the first two Tests, sealing the series last Sunday 2-0 with a crushing victory by an innings and 137 runs inside four days.
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Battered South Africa need the Guardiola touch, says coach
Following India's 203-run mauling of his team in the first Test on Sunday, captain Faf du Plessis and Nkwe pleaded for patience as the squad rebuilds after Dale Steyn's and Hashim Amla's retirement.
