Faf du Plessis has been one of South Africa's most valuable players for a long time along with likes of retired superstars Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers and current wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock. Faf, who had started his international cricketing career in 2011 has represented South Africa in 61 Tests, 143 ODI's and 44 T20Is so far. He has also featured for Proteas in three World Cups in 2011, 2015 and 2019 respectively. In fact, du Plessis had led 'Rainbow Nation' earlier this year as y failed to progress beyond group sts of quadrennial event. However, on occasion of Diwali, South African skipper has come forward to express his festive greetings to his Indian fans.

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Faf's Diwali wish for Indian fans

Taking to micro-blogging site, Faf du Plessis wished all his Indian followers a happy Diwali. 

Even fans showed respect to Proteas skipper. Here are some of reactions.

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Faf Du Plessis wants toss to get scrapped for Tests

Earlier, Faf du Plessis, who is South Africa's Test skipper, had suggested doing away with toss for Test games as it gives away teams more opportunities to compete better. Faf DuPlessis' suggestion comes in aftermath of 3-0 whitewash in Test series against India, where interestingly Faf DuPlessis could t man to win toss despite bringing his vice-skipper to call toss in third and final Test. India dominated throughout Test series and had secured an innings victory in consecutive games to go on top of Test rankings with 240 points. South Africa's chances in series were also hampered due to wear conditions, as play was stopped early due to bad light followed by rain.  Proteas skipper believes that away teams would get a better chance to compete if toss is done away with. Speaking to a website, Faf du Plessis lamented about how India won toss in games, chose to bat, score 500 plus runs, declare when its "dark" and n ermous pressure builds on visitors to get going. Faf du Plessis termed it as a "copy-paste method for every Test" and said that he would t mind if toss is done away with.

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