South Africa's Faf du Plessis retires from Test cricket

Du Plessis captained South Africa in 36 of his 69 Test matches, winning 18 and losing 15. (ICC Twitter)

Johannesburg - Du Plessis said he would continue to be available for one-day and Twenty20 internationals

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By AFP

Published: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 1:14 PM

Last updated: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 1:27 PM

Former South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis announced on Wednesday he had retired from Test cricket with immediate effect.

Du Plessis, 36, said in a statement on his Instagram account that he would continue to be available for one-day and Twenty20 internationals.

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“The next two years are ICC T20 World Cup years. Because of this, my focus is shifting to this format and I want to play as much of it as possible around the world so that I can be the best player I can possibly be,” he said.

Du Plessis captained South Africa in 36 of his 69 Test matches, winning 18 and losing 15.

AFP

Published: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 1:14 PM

Last updated: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 1:27 PM

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