ESPNcricinfo reported that Faf du Plessis, Trent Boult and Kieron Pollard are on the SA20 mini‑auction shortlist, with 156 players available on October 7.
Why it matters
Fans of the players will know they are candidates for selection in the upcoming SA20 tournament.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
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More about Faf du Plessis
- Faf du Plessis told Steve Smith ‘you did nothing wrong’ and offered support during the 2018 ball‑tampering scandalReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Faf du Plessis told Steven Smith he did nothing wrong and to stay strongReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Faf du Plessis slams Durban Test scheduling and questions Cricket South AfricaReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Graeme Smith says SA20 auction proves talent is talent, citing Jason Rowles and Faf du PlessisReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
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