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Faf du Plessis steps down as Proteas Captain

17 February 2020, 11:08 AM  |
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Faf du Plessis says he wants to concentrate on contributing to the team as a batsman and senior player who will offer guidance and advice to the new leadership group as part of their succession planning.

Faf du Plessis

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Faf du Plessis says he wants to concentrate on contributing to the team as a batsman and senior player who will offer guidance and advice to the new leadership group as part of their succession planning.

Faf du Plessis has announced that he is stepping down from his role as captain of the South African test and T20 cricket teams effective immediately.

The 35-year-old says he needs to take a step back from the captaincy in order to help facilitate the emergence of the next generation of leaders within the team under the new captaincy of Quinton de Kock.

It has been the greatest honour of my life to lead my country. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/QVRrvQGLmO pic.twitter.com/d5qH9pQJ9d

— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) February 17, 2020

#BreakingNews @faf1307 has announced that he is stepping down from his role as captain of the Proteas’ Test and T20 teams effective immediately. #Thread pic.twitter.com/ol9HzpEOhZ

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 17, 2020

Du Plessis says he also wants to concentrate on contributing to the team as a batsman and senior player who will offer guidance and advice to the new leadership group as part of their succession planning.

“South African cricket has entered a new era. New leadership, new faces, new challenges, and new strategies. I remain committed to playing all three formats of the game for now as a player and will offer my knowledge and time to the new leaders of the team.”

Du Plessis has captained South Africa in a total of 112 international matches across all three formats since December 2012, when he led South Africa for the very first time in a T20 series against New Zealand.

“The last season of my captaincy has been the most challenging to date as I had a lot of off-field issues that I devoted my energy towards.” – Du Plessis pic.twitter.com/PBUi2HlFPg

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 17, 2020

“It has been a rewarding, sometimes tough and other times a lonely road, but I would not replace the experience for anything, because it has made me the man that I am proud to be today.”

More from du Plessis ? https://t.co/lH6zfLKbN0

— ICC (@ICC) February 17, 2020

Thank you @faf1307 for leading the proteas over the years. Hopefully your batting improves. Faf du Plessis. https://t.co/12TpBzRrqp

— The Great One (@Kash786787) February 17, 2020

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