Gibson chosen by the panel
Faf du Plessis has confirmed that Ottis Gibson was recommended by the panel, and now it’s up to the board to decide whether to choose him as Proteas head coach.
Faf ‘doesn’t expect’ AB return
Faf du Plessis says that the Proteas need to accept that AB de Villiers might not return to Test cricket.
‘Vern needs to work on his fitness’
Faf du Plessis said that injuries happen too often to Vernon Philander and that the seamer needs to work on staying fit.
We don’t have balance – Faf
Faf du Plessis expressed his admiration for England’s balanced lineup, stating that superior all-rounder depth was a major decider in their 3-1 series defeat.
‘Drawing a series is not a negative’
Faf du Plessis says England are a good team at home and that a series draw against them will be important as they aim to maintain their ‘proud away record.’
Philander to undergo late fitness test
Faf du Plessis says Vernon Philander’s availability for the fourth Test is in doubt, due to a stiff lower back.
Faf highlights SA’s hunt for tons
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas batsmen need to sort out their century drought in Tests and need to learn from Dean Elgar’s approach.
Faf lauds Elgar’s gritty ton
Faf du Plessis says that the Dean Elgar has shown the Proteas batters what is needed to bat in Test match cricket.
We lacked consistency — Faf
Faf du Plessis bemoaned the Proteas’ consistency in their 239-run defeat to England but backed his charges to bounce back in time for the final Test.
JP’s got a long way back — Faf
Faf du Plessis says JP Duminy has his work cut out to revive his Test career.
Every guy must play a role — Faf
Faf du Plessis says a team effort is required for the Proteas to claim victory over England in the third Test at The Oval.
It’s about being hungry — Faf
Faf du Plessis has called on the Proteas to maintain their intensity and hunger ahead of the third Test against England at The Oval.
Chappell praises Faf’s captaincy
Australian legend Ian Chappell said that Faf du Plessis’ return to the side was the reason they were able to turn things around in the second Test.
All credit to Faf – Wessels
Kepler Wessels has praised Faf du Plessis’ leadership during the Proteas’ 340-run drubbing of England at Trent Bridge.
Philander is the best in the world – Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis says that when the pitch offers seam movement, there’s no bowler on this planet better than Vernon Philander.
