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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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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.
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De Kock: Captaincy role is a stepping stone in my career
Quinton de Kock has been handed the formal leadership in the absence of regular captain Faf du Plessis, who will return for next month’s Test series against India.
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Proteas skipper Du Plessis moved by CSA Awards recognition
The national skipper was named South African Cricketer of the Year, SA Players’ Player of the Year and Standard Bank ODI Cricketer of the Year.
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Du Plessis confirmed as South Africa Test captain
South Africa will play three Twenty20 internationals in India next month ahead of the Test series, their first in the new world Test championship, which starts on 2 October.
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Faf du Plessis and Dane van Niekerk win top CSA awards
The Cricket South Africa awards were announced on Saturday.
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Du Plessis backs World Test Championship to boost five-day game
The championship starts on Thursday when England host Australia in the first Ashes test and will see the top nine five-day nations face-off over a two-year period.
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Du Plessis backs World Test Championship to boost 5-day game
The championship starts on Thursday when England host Australia in the first Ashes test and will see the top nine five-day nations face-off over a two-year period, scoring points based on their success and culminating in a final at Lords in June 2021.
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DANIEL GALLAN: Proteas at CWC - Who exactly owes who an apology?
Here’s the thing. I don’t believe they do owe us an apology. Unless the Proteas deliberately tried to lose or weren’t bothered with trying their best.
