Cricket South Africa has announced that Francois du Plessis will make
his Test debut in the second Test match between Australia and South
Africa starting at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
Du Plessis will replace JP Duminy, who injured himself at practice during the first Test Match in Brisbane.
"The fact that he's making his debut is exciting,"captain Graeme Smith said at his pre-match press conference in Adelaide. "It's a wonderful opportunity for Faf, he has set a high standard over the last few years, he has played a role in the one-day format and T20 format. I know he is excited to get the opportunity to play Test cricket, he has been around this group solidly since England and he has been a part of some special times. I think he is looking forward to hopefully making a mark on this team."
Imran Tahir will also be recalled to the side, after her was left out of the first Test Match.
"The majority of the time we like to go in with a spinner," Smith said. "Brisbane was a slight change for us in terms of the way we go about things tactically. We are back to normal with Imran (Tahir) and I'm looking forward to him hopefully playing a big part in the Test."
Du Plessis will replace JP Duminy, who injured himself at practice during the first Test Match in Brisbane.
"The fact that he's making his debut is exciting,"captain Graeme Smith said at his pre-match press conference in Adelaide. "It's a wonderful opportunity for Faf, he has set a high standard over the last few years, he has played a role in the one-day format and T20 format. I know he is excited to get the opportunity to play Test cricket, he has been around this group solidly since England and he has been a part of some special times. I think he is looking forward to hopefully making a mark on this team."
Imran Tahir will also be recalled to the side, after her was left out of the first Test Match.
"The majority of the time we like to go in with a spinner," Smith said. "Brisbane was a slight change for us in terms of the way we go about things tactically. We are back to normal with Imran (Tahir) and I'm looking forward to him hopefully playing a big part in the Test."
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