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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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CricketAddictor broke the news in on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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