Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has criticised Cricket South Africa's decision to host the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
Joburg Super Kings coach Albie Morkel says they always planned to get former captain Faf du Plessis back at the recent SA20 auction, having released him just two months ago ahead of Season 5.
South Africa U19 batter Jason Rowles was the biggest buy at the SA20 mini-auction held on Wednesday, the teenager being sold to Joburg Kings for R2.9milllion.
Former Proteas all-rounder Chris Morris has picked out Faf du Plessis’ omission from the Joburg Super Kings squad for SA20 Season 5 as the biggest shock so far, after the six franchises unveiled their retained and pre-signed squads last week.
Faf du Plessis says he wants to help "shape a strong cricketing culture" after partnering with Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen, to become co-owners of a European T20 Premier League team.
Aiden Markram has been one of the standout performers of the 2026 T20 World Cup, and former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes his transformation as an opener began during his time in the Indian Premier League.