Former Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday. The South African batsman took to Instagram to share this news with his fans.

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis retires from Test cricket

South Africa has decided to rest one of their in-form players ahead of the One Day International series against England on Friday. Former Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis was left out in the squad after competing in the Twenty20 games against England, which the visitors swept 3-0, and in the Indian Premier League for the Chennai Super Kings.

South Africa to rest ex-skipper Du Plessis against England for ODI series

India's former batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that MS Dhoni might hand over his captaincy in the upcoming IPL season and represent Chennai Super Kings as a player.

IPL 2021: 'I feel that MS Dhoni may not be the captain next year'- Sanjay Bangar

Shane Watson struck form with a blazing 83 in an unbeaten opening partnership of 181 with Faf du Plessis as Chennai Super Kings thrashed Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

IPL 2020: Watson, Du Plessis lead Chennai to 10-wicket win against KXIP

"All lives don't matter until black lives matter," former South Africa captain and star batsman Faf du Plessis said on Friday, lending support to the fight against racism that has gripped the world with renewed vigour after African-American George Floyd's death.

All lives don't matter until black lives matter: Faf Du Plessis

Veteran South African batsman and former Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has suggested a two-week isolation period, for players, before and after the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November 2020.

Faf du Plessis suggests two-week isolation for players before and after T20 World Cup

After a disappointing New Zealand tour, Team India would be looking to rectify their mistakes and get back to winning ways in the day/night encounter when they kick-start the three-match ODI series against South Africa on Thursday (March 12) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI in Dharamsala: Virat Kohli & Co. eye fresh start against revamped Proteas

Faf du Plessis has quit as South Africa captain across all three formats of cricket but will remain available for selection, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday.

Faf Du Plessis steps down as South Africa captain in all formats

"There are a lot of rumours about retirement," said Faf du Plessis after South Africa lost the third Test against England by an innings and 53 runs -– their seventh defeat in eight Test matches.

Faf Du Plessis might retire after T20 World Cup in October

Opener Rohit Sharma who was under the gun when he walked into bat on the first day of Test against South Africa redeemed himself with an unbeaten 115. Sharma in the post-match press conference told reporters that opening suited his game.

Opening suits my game, just wear pads and go into bat, says Rohit Sharma after unbeaten ton against South Africa

South African skipper Faf du Plessis praised Hashim Amla, who announced retirement from international cricket on Thursday and hailed him as the called him 'father figure' of the Proteas.

Faf du Plessis calls Hashim Amla 'father figure' of South Africa team

AB de Villiers said he did not expect to be included in South Africa’s squad for the Cricket World Cup after telling captain Faf du Plessis that he was available, as he clarified his role in a selection drama that blew up in England.

'I made absolutely no demands', says AB de Villiers on World Cup squad controversy

Faf du Plessis said that Virat Kohli-led team India will be happy after South Africa's win over Australia in their last league stage match of the Cricket World Cup 2019 on Saturday in Manchester.

'India would be really happy that we won,' says South African skipper Faf du Plessis

Out of the reckoning from the ongoing World Cup, skipper Faf du Plessis rued that had South Africa got an easier fixture at the beginning of the tournament things might have panned out differently for his team.

World Cup: Easier fixtures in beginning might have helped South Africa, says Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla struck unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa cruised to a nine-wicket victory at the Riverside Ground on Friday to put a major dent in Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.

South Africa thump Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in World Cup

South Africa's players expressed bitter disappointment and even embarrassment after their elimination from the World Cup was ensured by their loss to Pakistan at Lord's on Sunday but they said they would learn lessons and return stronger.

World Cup: South African players 'embarrassed' after early elimination

Captain Faf du Plessis was left contemplating the ruins of another World Cup campaign on the ground where South Africa experienced their greatest heartache in the competition 20 years ago.

World Cup: New Zealand add to South Africa's stuttering campaign agony

After a woeful run in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, South Africa finally managed to secure their first victory, and the team's spin bowling coach Claude Henderson said that they are eager to win.

World Cup: 'Desperate' South Africa can beat New Zealand, says bowling coach Claude Henderson

Days after South Africa coach Ottis Gibson and selection panel convenor Linda Zondi put forward their views on AB de Villiers' desire to feature in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, skipper Faf du Plessis also opined over the issue saying his offer came in too late to consider.

World Cup: AB de Villiers' offer was too late to change team, says South Africa captain Faf du Plessis

South Africa are refusing to admit that their World Cup race is all but over with all-rounder Chris Morris telling fans to stick with the team despite the third loss inside a week.

Chris Morris urges fans to back South Africa after third loss at World Cup

India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who bowled an impeccable spell during India's opening match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, revealed that the wicket of South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was his favourite.

World Cup: Yuzvendra Chahal terms Faf du Plessis' wicket as 'favourite'

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said his struggling side could still reach the World Cup semi-finals, even after talisman paceman Dale Steyn was ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury.

South Africa can still reach World Cup semis without Steyn, says Faf Du Plessis

Key players in India vs South Africa World Cup clash

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis warned his team to expect "harsh words" as he fights to save his country's spluttering World Cup challenge after they lost to Bangladesh on Sunday Du Plessis' side are already in danger of blowing their World Cup bid after two defeats in the first four days of the tournament left their campaign in turmoil.

I'm extremely disappointed and gutted, says Faf du Plessis after Bangladesh defeat

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