Du Plessis to lead SA in all formats

When South Africa takes the field against Bangladesh, later this month they will not have a new captain for all formats but they will also have a new coach in the form Ottis Gibson. (Photo: AFP)

Fatigue can be a concern for du Plessis also, apart from captaining South Africa, he represents many franchises in different parts of the world. He is also the marquee player for the Stellenbosch franchise in the T20 Global League which will run from November 3 to December 16. (Photo: AFP)

He is currently busy leading the World XI side in a T20 series in Pakistan, which marks the return of cricket to the subcontinent nation. (Photo: PCB)

But what comes as a major relief for Faf is AB’s return in all formats. De Villiers has been on and off in the South African side mainly because of his frequent injuries. But after getting the captaincy load off his shoulders he is expected to play in all formats. (Photo: AFP)

AB has not played a Test match since January last year and he is expected to return in whites in the series against India later this year. (Photo: AFP)

Cricket South Africa finally made the inevitable announcement of appointing Faf du Plessis as the captain for all formats. (Photo: AP)

Du Plessis will replace de Villiers as the ODI captain. (Photo: BCCI)

AB de Villiers stepped down as the ODI captain after a disappointing Champions Trophy followed by a series loss to England. (Photo: AFP)

The swashbuckling right-hander cited fatigue as the reason for stepping down from the captain’s position. (Photo: AP)

Du Plessis, who had been captaining in Tests and ODIs will take over the reins. As per de Villiers is concerned, he will be available for selection in all formats. (Photo: AP)

The newly appointed South African captain’s first assignment as an all-format captain will be against Bangladesh, who are slated to play two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is in South Africa later this month. (Photo: AP)