T10 format can be played in Olympics, feels Faf du Plessis

He is now looking forward to a stint in the T10 format, where he will lead Bangla Tigers in the upcoming season. Speaking on the Abu Dhabi T10 League, Du Plessis stated that the 10-over format of the game could be tried at the Olympics. He added that the quick nature of the T10 league will attract fans around the world.

“I have played three formats for a long time and I am still attracted to the T10 format. I think players like myself will keep looking at tournaments like this. The future of T10 is looking good. It’s a format that can be used in the Olympics. The quick nature of T10 also makes it attractive to the fans. I think T10 is only going to get better and better,” ” Du Plessis said during a virtual conference.

“My role as a captain would be to get the team together and create an environment wherein the players are having fun and being themselves," he said. "Batting in the top order would be the best position for me. But I haven’t had those discussions with the team management yet. You need to think about the blueprint that you will need to follow which will give you consistent results.