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ICC charges du Plessis for alleged `ball tampering`
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Nov.18 (ANI): South Africa stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has been charged with ball tampering by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after he allegedly applied a mint-infused saliva to the ball during the fourth day's play of the second Test against Australia, which c
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ICC investigating Du Plessis' `lolly` footage
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Nov.16 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reviewing the video footage showing South Africa stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis deliberately shining the ball during the second Test against Australia in Hobart with the aid of mint-infused saliva.
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De Villiers to continue as Proteas captain on return
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov.16 (ANI):Clearing the air on South Africa's Test captaincy role, national selection convener Linda Zondi has confirmed that AB de Villiers, who is currently sidelined with an elbow injury‚ will continue to remain the skipper of the team despite stu
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Du Plessis caught rubbing saliva from mint onto ball
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 16 (ANI): South Africa stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has been caught on camera while trying to deliberately shine the ball with his mint during the second Test against Australia at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
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Du Plessis reveals Aussies' BIG mistake post Hobart Test victory
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 15 (ANI): After humiliating Australia in the second Test of the ongoing three-match series, Proteas stand in skipper Faf du Plessis has asserted that the Steve Smith-led side had made a mistake by sending an under-strength team to South Africa for a five-ma
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Du Plessis all praise for 'relentless' Proteas attack post Hobar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 15 (ANI): Stand-in South African skipper Faf du Plessis has heaped praise on the 'relentless' bowling performance of his team which won them the second Test of the three-match series against Australia at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
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Perth match `best Test of my career`, says Du Plessis
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 8 (ANI): Faf du Plessis, who is leading South Africa in the absence of regular skipper AB de Villiers in series down under, has described the 177-run victory in the first Test against Australia at WACA in Perth as "the best Test" of his career.
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Du Plessis not expecting De Villiers to play Adelaide Test
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 19 (ANI): Faf du Plessis, who is leading South Africa for the three-Test series against Australia, does not expect AB de Villiers to be fit in time for the day-night Test in Adelaide starting from November 24.
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Stand in skipper Du Plessis refuses to take credit for Proteas form
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 12 (ANI): Stand in skipper Faf du Plessis, who guided South Africa to 4-0 series lead against rivals Australia in the five match ODI series, believes that the performance of his team is not down to his leadership.
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Sensational Durban run-chase leaves du Plessis `out of words`
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Durban [South Africa], Oct.06 (ANI): South Africa's stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has heaped praise on his side's sensational four-wicket win over Australia in Durban, saying that he was "out of words" to describe the incredible run-chase that at one stage looked very b
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Du Plessis hails Proteas' `complete` performance against competitive
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 3 (ANI):South African stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has hailed his side's 'complete' performance during their comprehensive 142-run win over Australia in the second ODI of the five-match series at the Wanderers Stadium here last evening.
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Du Plessis backs De Villiers to be full-time Proteas Test skipper
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Aug.31 (ANI): South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis, who was appointed as the stand-in captain in the absence of injured AB de Villiers for New Zealand tour, has said he expects the latter to be back leading the side when they tour Australia for a three-Test series
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