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Joburg Skipper Faf Ruled Out of SA20 with Thumb Injury
Faf du Plessis will miss the SA20 season due to a thumb ligament tear requiring surgery; Donovan Ferreira named captain and Leus du Plooy added as replacement.
- On Saturday, Faf du Plessis, Joburg Super Kings skipper, was ruled out for the remainder of the SA20 season after injuring his thumb while fielding against MI Cape Town.
- Medical assessment found a right thumb ligament tear requiring surgical repair, and Stephen Fleming said `He got his thump jammed in the ground which has done some damage` after Saturday's match.
- Joburg Super Kings sit third with 17 points, winning three of seven matches this season.
- Donovan Ferreira will take over as JSK captain while Leus du Plooy replaces du Plessis in the squad; this follows Rilee Rossouw sidelined with a hamstring complaint.
- Multiple injuries leave JSK short on leadership and batting depth, and Fleming said `He got his thump jammed in the ground which has done some damage`.
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JSK skipper Faf Du Plessis ruled out of remainder of SA20 due to thumb injury - The Tribune
During the clash against MI Cape Town on Saturday, Plessis, 41, faced the injury while fielding during the first innings, and his team attempted a chase of 235 without him coming out to bat. Despite half-centuries from James Vince and Dian Forrester, JSK could only make 198/5 in their 20 overs.
·Chandigarh, India
Read Full ArticleFaf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of SA20 season, Joburg Super Kings announce new captain
Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the rest of the SA20 season with a right thumb ligament tear requiring surgery. His absence casts doubt over his participation in the upcoming PSL. Donovan Ferreira has been appointed as new captain.
·India
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