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Thumb Injury Ends Du Plessis' SA20 Run
13 Jan
Summary
- Faf du Plessis ruled out of SA20 due to thumb ligament tear.
- Donovan Ferreira appointed stand-in captain for Joburg Super Kings.
- JSK is third on the SA20 points table with 17 points.
Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out for the remainder of the SA20 season due to a severe thumb injury. The injury, a ligament tear to his right thumb, requires surgical repair and has abruptly ended his participation in the competition. The franchise has announced Donovan Ferreira as the stand-in captain, tasking him with leading the team through the upcoming crucial matches.
Despite the loss of their influential skipper, the Joburg Super Kings remain in a strong position in the SA20 league. They currently hold the third spot on the points table, having secured 17 points from their seven matches played so far. The team faces the challenge of maintaining this momentum and navigating the latter stages of the tournament without du Plessis's leadership and batting prowess.
Du Plessis, aged 41, had scored 135 runs in five innings this season. His experience was vital in several key moments, including a Super Over victory and a commanding win against Durban's Super Giants. The team has not yet announced a replacement for du Plessis, and their next match is scheduled against Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
