
Faf loses ball-tampering appeal, but still free to play
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has lost his appeal against a ball-tampering conviction, but will be free to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka starting on Boxing Day.
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has lost his appeal against a ball-tampering conviction, but will be free to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka starting on Boxing Day.
An “aggrieved” Faf du Plessis is appealing an International Cricket Council decision to fine him for ball tampering in the second Test against Australia.
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South African captain Faf du Plessis knows his every move will be scrutinised in the third Test against Australia from today.
UPDATED: The ball-tampering saga that has dogged Faf du Plessis over the past week is set to continue, with South Africa’s skipper hoping to appeal his guilty verdict.
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis will face an ICC hearing this afternoon to answer allegations of ball tampering which could rule him out of the third Test against Australia in Adelaide.