Faf Du Plessis to take over from AB de Villiers as South Africa one-day captain
Saturday 30 September 2017 11:55, UK
Faf Du Plessis has been named South Africa's new one-day captain, meaning he will now lead the Proteas in all three formats.
The 33-year-old replaces AB de Villiers, who recently resigned as leader of the 50-over team.
De Villiers served for six years as one-day captain, but the 33-year-old stood down from the role last month in order to commit himself to playing regularly in all three formats.
Du Plessis has already captained his country in 14 Tests dating back to August 2016, and in 32 of his 36 Twenty20 internationals - the format in which he first took on the leadership role in December 2012.
CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: "Congratulations to Faf on his appointment as the natural successor to the ODI leadership.
"He has established himself as one of the best leaders in world cricket and this was reflected in his appointment as the captain for the World XI currently engaged in the T20 Series against Pakistan."
Du Plessis' first series in charge of the South Africa ODI squad will be at home against Bangladesh next month.
