Faf du Plessis expresses helplessness at Sourav Ganguly's 'Super Series' concept

Under leadership of Faf du Plessis, South Africa defeated England in first of four-match Test series by 107 runs. win enabled m to go 1-0 up in series and open ir account in ICC World Test Championship standings. After win, Du Plessis was asked to give his opinion on Sourav Ganguly’s recent proposal of a four-nation 'Super Series' concept. South African skipper criticised move and said cricket requires more nations to play it rar than a few 'elite' ones.

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Faf du Plessis disagrees with Sourav Ganguly’s Super Series concept

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly recently proposed idea of a four-nation ODI annual tournament. four-nation Super Series will involve ‘Big Three’ of international cricket, i.e. India, Australia and England. According to reports, fourth team in tournament will be invited on a revolving basis.

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Criticising Sourav Ganguly’s proposal, Faf du Plessis said that re was already a lot of cricket involved with 'Big Three' countries last year. Proteas skipper added it would be better to include more teams as it would help game to grow in or regions of world. Du Plessis also pointed out irregularity in number of Test matches played between nations, while citing examples of newcomers Ireland and Afghanistan, who do t get as much Test cricket as some or countries.

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SA vs Eng 2019-20

Meanwhile, Faf du Plessis will w lead South Africa in second Test against England at Cape Town. match will be contested between January 3 and January 7 and will be played at Newlands Cricket Ground. Test series will be followed by 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is to be played in February.

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