Faf du Plessis, the former South African captain, has hinted at a potential comeback to international cricket ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Despite retiring from Test cricket in February 2021, the 39-year-old has been active as a T20 freelancer, notably participating in India’s IPL with the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Currently in the UAE for the 2023 Abu Dhabi T10 League, Faf revealed ongoing discussions with South Africa’s cricket officials about his return. Expressing confidence in his comeback, he emphasized the need to strike a balance for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies next year.
Despite stepping away from Test cricket to focus on T20 competitions, Faf du Plessis has been excluded from national selection since his retirement. Despite his impressive performance, amassing 730 runs in 14 innings while leading the RCB in the 2023 IPL season, he was overlooked for the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups.
The veteran batsman, boasting 69 Tests, 143 ODIs, and 50 T20Is, remains optimistic about contributing to South Africa’s T20 success, showcasing his prowess in elite T20 leagues.
“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,” said Du Plessis.
