Big Bash League defending champions Perth Scorchers have signed up former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis for the upcoming season as a replacement for Laurie Evans.
Faf Du plessis will be available for the only first half of the Tournament as he will play in the SA20 Competition in January.
“I’m really exciting to be signing with Perth Scorchers,” Du Plessis was quoted as saying by Perth Scorchers official website.
“I think the first thing that jumps to mind is that Perth are four-time champions, which is very impressive. Any player who plays around the world wants to win competitions, so it’s a great franchise to be part of.”
I’m looking forward to playing in Perth this summer: Faf du Plessis
“I’m also keen to come in and learn. I think it’s important to learn from other people and organisations, and find out why they’re successful. I’m also excited to share my experiences and the things I’ve learned, and hopefully that can be a great combination,” he added.
“Looking from afar, it looks like Optus is probably the quickest wicket in the world. Watching the World Cup, the bounce looked very, very steep. Obviously, the wickets in South Africa and Australia are quite similar with more pace and bounce than spin, so it is something I’ve grown up with and I’m looking forward to playing in Perth this summer,” said Du Plessis
