For me, it is a very important series: Faf du Plessis

Dec 23, 2018 at 3:46 PM

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For me, it is a very important series: Faf du Plessis

The South African limited-overs captain for the next three months, Faf Du Plessis, feels that the upcoming home series against Australia is very crucial one for Proteas to find some good form before going to Australia for the Test series that follows “For me, this is an extremely important series, I will never say that this is a stepping stone for the Test series or that the Tests are more important, this is a key home series for us. They are resting a few key bowlers which play a big role in their one-day team and gives opportunities to younger guys but we know their main bowlers will be fresh come the Test series.

“This group of players will have to play well and make sure that we find some good form because that will play a role going to Australia.

“Form is important, it doesn’t matter the format you play if you are in good form you can play any format of cricket. It’s important for the players who are in the Test matches to come away from this series with some confidence going to Australia,” he added.

Faf du Plessis will be leading the limited overs squad in absence of AB De Villiers for at least three months now. An elbow injury has ruled out AB De Villiers for at least three months. He is set to undergo an elbow surgery in order to get back to the field. Till then Faf du Plessis will guide the team.

Captain du Plessis counted out the importance of the fast bowler Dale Steyn in the team and said “The fear that he puts into the opposition, his name itself, there are a few guys around the world that have that effect.

“He has done well over a period of time and he puts some doubt into your head as the opposition. His skill and experience is something that you can’t get overnight. When Dale is 100%, fresh and wants to bowl quick, he is a big asset to whatever team he plays in.”

Dale Steyn will have an important role to play in both South Africa and Australia as the pacer does not just take wickets but also have an ability to create fear in a batsman’s mind making it difficult for a batsman to play freely. He creates doubts in a batsman’s mind and forces him to commit mistakes, sometimes in the process a batsman also doubts his capability that whether he can face a world class bowler Dale Steyn or not. He will be a big asset o the team for the upcoming fixtures.

The five matches ODI series will start from today. The first ODI will be played in Centurion at SuperSport Park from 1:30 P.M. Local.

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