Former CSK Cricketer and current captain of Joburg Super Kings Faf du Plessis in yesterday’s game against Durban’s Super Giants at SA20 2024 gave an autograph on MS Dhoni’s picture and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey to the fans.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter JSK shared the pictures with an caption which reads:
“The #Yellove Runs Deep! #DSGvJSK #WhistleForJoburg #ToJoburgWeBelong #SA20”
Du Plessis has played 92 matches for CSK in IPL, where he amassed 2721 runs at a strike rate of 131.45, including 20 half-centuries. The right-handed batter has won two IPL titles with CSK in 2018 and 2021.
He has also represented Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) under the leadership of Dhoni. He is currently leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since 2022 in IPL.
In the ongoing SA20 2024, Faf du Plessis owned JSK has yet to register their first win of the season as the team lost their last two games against MI Cape Town and Durban Super Giants by 98 and 37 runs, respectively.
Their opening game against defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) was washed out due to rain.
Faf du Plessis feels fortunate to share dressing room with MS Dhoni
Faf du Plessis in a recent interview expressed gratitude as he feels unfortunate to play under MS Dhoni as a young guy during his initial day of his IPL career.
Speaking to media at SA20, Du Plessis said:
“Firstly, it was great to be part of that dressing room as a young guy. Probably my biggest learning curve was being fortunate enough to be there under Stephen Fleming and MS Dhoni really at the start of my initial journey.”
Praising one of the greatest leaders of the sport, Du Plessis said:
“Also, by playing under some great leaders, you also get to understand that it’s really important to do things that work for you. It’s not possible to copy different styles all the time. MS is Captain Cool, as they call him. He is always very calm under pressure.”
JSK will play their fourth game against Paarl Royals at Boland Park on Wednesday, January 17. The team will look to secure their first win of the season.
