Published 15:19 IST, March 2nd 2020

CSK star Faf du Plessis to get vital practice after recall in India-South Africa ODIs

CSK: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who recently relinquished his captaincy duties, made a comeback to the ODI squad. Read further to know more.

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) anunced ir 15-man squad which will take on India in a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series. India vs South Africa series will commence on March 12 in Dharamsala. second and third ODI will be played on March 15 and 18 respectively.

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India vs South Africa: CSK's Faf du Plessis makes a comeback to South African squad

Faf du Plessis, who recently relinquished his captaincy duties, made a comeback to ODI squad. Faf du Plessis will play his first ODI match after ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019. former Proteas captain, who is also  senior-most player in side, will be playing under captaincy of Quinton de Kock in India.

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Faf du Plessis has played for South Africa in 143 ODIs at an impressive aver of 47.47 with 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries to his name. decision to retire came after a slump in his form. w that Faf du Plessis has stepped down as captain of side, he would be able to solely concentrate on his batting and score runs galore at top of order.

Left-arm spinner George Linde, who made his Test debut in India last year, has also been included in side. 28-year-old has played only one Test for South Africa in which he has scored 64 runs and picked up four wickets.

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South Africa’s squad for 3 ODIs against India

Quinton de Kock (Captain & Wicket-keeper), Faf du Plessis, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Jon-Jon Smuts, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks, Anrich rtje, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj.

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IPL 2020: Faf du Plessis set to play for CSK again

Followed by India vs South Africa ODIs, Faf du Plessis will play for CSK in IPL 2020 under MS Dhoni's captaincy. Du Plessis has been a part of CSK outfit since 2012 season. IPL 2020 will begin with a match between CSK and Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on March 29.

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15:19 IST, March 2nd 2020