SA vs ENG: Faf du Plessis downplays barging into Jos Buttler in unsporting incident

After England defeated South Africa in fourth and final Test match, y sealed Test series with a 3-1 victory over hosts. tour will leave Proteas with a lot to think about as captain Faf du Plessis' future as skipper is being speculated upon. Along with this, team also saw 60% of its match fees slashed by International Cricket Council (ICC) for a slow-over rate in Johannesburg Test. More troubles could follow captain Faf du Plessis, who may be reprimanded by ICC for having a physical altercation with England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler.

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SA vs ENG: Things get heated in  middle as South Africa lose

South Africa were chasing England's 466 and a successful chase looked highly unlikely on Day 4 as captain Faf du Plessis was at middle, trying to salv whatever he could. incident took place in 57th over where a visibly irked Faf du Plessis made physical contact with England batsman Jos Buttler before turning to pacer Stuart Broad, who was passing by. As reported by  Guardian, Du Plessis felt like Broad called him an 'idiot' and Proteas captain confronted England pacer about same. As Du Plessis spoke after match, he did t have any problems with Jos Buttler and his intentions towards wicketkeeper were t malicious.

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Faf du Plessis: Is South African skipper in trouble?

According to Proteas skipper, Buttler was trying to diffuse situation between Broad and him, and y physically collided only because of that. Du Plessis, however, downplayed situation and dubbed it as a reflection of his fearless leadership on  field. situation eventually led to England skipper Joe Root and Faf du Plessis being involved in an exchange.

Because of physical contact between Buttler and Du Plessis, ICC may impose penalties on Du Plessis which could range from a Level 1 offence to a Level 2 offence. If Du Plessis get slapped with a Level 2 offence, he will have to miss 2 ODIs, 2 T20Is or 1 Test match. Jos Buttler was also involved in an ugly incident with Vern Philander before series.

England won fourth Test by 191 runs and took home series. two teams will w move on to playing a five-match ODI series before y end tour with a T20I series.

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