Du Plooy To Leave Middlesex At End Of Season To Pursue South Africa Ambitions
Cricket Alan Coleman: Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy will leave the county at the end of the 2026 season to recommit to South Africa in a bid to pursue his international cricket ambitions, the club announced on Saturday.
Left-handed batter Du Plooy's original contract was set to run till 2027 as a local player, but his switch back to South Africa, the country of his birth, renders him an overseas player and invalidates the existing deal.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at Middlesex for the incredible support I’ve received during my time at the club, both as a player and as captain. My time at Middlesex has meant a huge amount to me, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities, friendships, memories and experiences I’ve had along the way. Read More...
