Will Faf Du Plessis Return For T20 World Cup 2024?

Former South Africa skipper Faf Du Plessis hinted at a possible return to international cricket during the T20 World Cup 2024. Du Plessis last played for the national side back in December 2020 and since then, he has been playing T20I cricket for various franchises all around the world.

Du Plessis was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Auction and he has been exceptionally successful for the team. At the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, the veteran star hinted his possible plans for the upcoming competition with the South Africa cricket team.

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"I believe that I can return to international cricket as well. We have been speaking about this for the last couple of years. It's just figuring out the balance of the T20 World Cup next year. It's certainly something we have spoken about with the new coach. Watch this space," Du Plessis said.

South Africa coach Rob Walter said earlier that he will be open to Du Plessis' return to the national side.

"I do a lot of hard work to ensure I look after my body to be able to play this brilliant game we love so much. When you do get a little bit older, you have to make sure you put in the work. Otherwise, the hamstring and other body parts do not work that well. There is a lot of fast running and a lot of stuff to make sure that level where you can play against the best players in the world."