Former CSK player Faf du Plessis to lead Jo'burg Super Kings; Fleming to be head coach

Faf du Plessis is all set to get reunited with his former Indian Premier League (IPL) side Chennai Super Kings (CSK). According to ESPNcricinfo, Du Plessis will le CSK's new Johannesburg franchise in upcoming Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 League. Du Plessis has reportedly been picked for US$375,000 to captain Johannesburg Super Kings which is slated to feature in inaugural edition of South African T20 League. 

Faf du Plessis to captain Johannesburg Super Kings

Du Plessis played for CSK in two stints - from 2011 to 2015 and n from 2018 to 2021. He played a crucial role for side with bat, helping m win two titles after his return to side in 2018.  

According to report, Johannesburg franchise has also picked a couple of players from current squ of its sister team in India. England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Sri Lankan bowler Maheesh ekshana, who represented CSK in IPL 2022, have also been selected to play for Jo'burg side in brand-new league. report claims that Moeen Ali will get $400,000 to play for Johannesburg Super Kings in new league, while Maheesh ekshana will get $200,000 for his services. 

It has been learnt that CSK's he coach Stephen Fleming will be he coach at Johannesburg too. He will reportedly coach side along with his assistant in form of Eric Simons. As per report, former CSK superstar Albie Morkel will also be part of coaching staff in some form. Morkel played for CSK from 2008 to 2013 and won two titles with team. 

CSA's T20 League

Apart from Chennai Super Kings, five or IPL franchises have bought teams in new South African league. Mumbai Indians have alrey revealed name of its Cape Town team in South African T20 league. five-time IPL champions on Wednesday unveiled that name of its new team will be 'MI Cape Town'. Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, GMR, Lancer Capital, and ani Sportsline are or entities that have purchased teams in South African league. 

No players from India, Pakistan, or Banglesh have been named as yet. new South African T20 league is expected to take place from January to February 2023.

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