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Du Plessis: Still Hungry for Title in SA20
6 Jan
Summary
- Faf du Plessis, at 41, leads Joburg Super Kings with ambition.
- He cherishes his decade with Chennai Super Kings in IPL.
- Du Plessis emphasizes strong bowling attacks win trophies.
Faf du Plessis, at 41, is embracing his fourth season as captain for the Joburg Super Kings, expressing his eagerness to compete for the SA20 title. He values his extensive history with the Super Kings franchise, from his formative years with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL to his current role.
Du Plessis shared that while he envisioned concluding his IPL career with CSK, he is content to continue his playing days in the SA20. He highlighted the challenges of mega-auctions, where team cores are often broken, but emphasized the franchise's strategy of backing players long-term, akin to the Chennai approach.
He stressed the paramount importance of a strong bowling attack for winning trophies, expressing excitement about the new acquisitions like Richard Gleeson, Wayne Parnell, and Nandre Burger. Du Plessis believes these bowlers are crucial assets, especially in South African conditions.
