Faf du Plessis has been fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have received 20 per cent fines. (Source: AP) Faf du Plessis has been fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have received 20 per cent fines. As such, du Plessis has been fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have received 20 per cent fines. If South Africa commit another minor over-rate breach in a Test within 12 months of this offence with du Plessis as captain, it will be deemed a second offence by du Plessis and he will face a suspension. Du Plessis pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

Source: Indian Express January 17, 2018 15:22 UTC