Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis will not play any part in this season’s inaugural edition of English cricket’s new Hundred competition.

Faf du Plessis will no longer take part in this year’s men’s ‘The Hundred’ tournament. The 37-year-old failed to recover from the concussion injury. He suffered in the UAE while playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

Du Plessis announce in instagram-

Du Plessis suffered the initial concussion-

Faf Du Plessis collided with his teammate at the boundary ropes while attempting to save a four during the game between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Proteas fielder’s suffered a nasty blow on his head. As Mohammad Hasnain‘s knee rammed onto the diving fielder. Du Plessis seemed to be fallen unconscious immediately and had to be rushed to the hospital. After Du Plessis had to leave the field, Saim Ayub was named as the concussion substitute.

Soon after his injury, du Plessis’ wife shared an image of the Proteas player. The cricketer seemed to be in excruciating pain. He was seen holding his forehead with a bruise below his right ear.  

“I’m really so grateful for all the support through this difficult injury, and feel like I’m very close to playing again,” du Plessis said.

The Superchargers said in a statement: “Faf du Plessis will return to South Africa to continue his rehab from the concussion he suffered at the PSL earlier this year. Dane Vilas will continue as his replacement at Northern Superchargers for the remainder of the competition.”

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