The season of the blockbuster Test series is at it’s fag end, having witnessed dominant performances from all the winning sides. The Proteas have been the most formidable of all the teams, sealing the three-match series by 2-0 against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town.

The visitors were undone by a world-class pace bowling attack in their ranks. Although the batting line-up had risen to the occasion, it’s the bowling attack which stood out distinctly. Duanne Olivier was the star performer in both the games, having taken 16 wickets, ably supported by his senior colleagues in Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, and Vernon Philander.

Nevertheless, the word is out that the captain of South Africa <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/south-africa-vs-pakistan-icc-suspends-faf-du-plessis-for-one-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf Du Plessis</a> has been suspended from the third Test at Johannesburg due to slow-over rate. The sanctions also include a 20 percent match-fee fine on the skipper. The 34-year-old was named the Player of the match for scoring a composed century in the first innings and will be sorely missed as not only a competent batsman but also as a savvy tactician.

Here we take a look at the three possible captaincy options for South Africa for the third Test:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-303316" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303316" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Perhaps the most outstanding of the fast bowlers of the current generation, Steyn became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the longest format in the first Test of the series. The 35-year old is one of the experienced campaigners in the current side, having spent more than a decade in international cricket.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dale-steyn-thanks-fans-for-their-wishes-after-becoming-the-leading-wicket-taker-for-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dale Steyn</a> possesses the perfect blend of being fiercely competitive, intimidating, and being aggressive which makes him a close contender to lead the side. Being the spearhead of the ace pace attack in the world further solidifies his role to become the one to lead the side. Also, the leadership role can bring the best out of him as Steyn has regained full fitness after destiny denied him last year.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Quinton-de-Kock.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-227966" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-227966" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock of the Proteas  (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

At a tender age, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/quinton-de-kock-toys-with-rashid-khan-hits-him-for-4-6-and-6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quinton de Kock</a> has established himself as the country’s most swashbuckling opening batsman of his era and the most reliable gloveman. The 26-year old is one of the most high-spirited individuals on the field and a level-headed player.

The hosts could benefit highly by making him the skipper at present which also gives them the chance to name him as the one to lead the side in the future. With Du Plessis nearing his twilight years, it is likely that De Kock, who was amongst the runs in the second Test, could captain the Proteas. He has also got the best position in the field to gauge the situation and this is the best opportunity for South Africa to look at him as a possible future captain.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Aiden-Markram-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-235477" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Aiden-Markram-2.jpg" alt="Aiden Markram" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-235477" class="wp-caption-text">Aiden Markram. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Aiden Markram was spotted at the U19 World Cup in 2014 when he ushered South Africa to a victorious campaign. An elegant batsman, the 24-year old was named the captain of the side for the ODI series against India following injuries to their mainstream players. In the process, he also became the second-youngest player to lead the nation.

The U19 World Cup-winning captain hasn’t captained the side in the longest format, however, having already had the experience to lead, Markram remains the frontrunner to lead South Africa. The 24-year old also scored a breezy 78 from Test standards in the second game and can spearhead the team from the front for the dead rubber. However, there is no word yet on his availability as he injured himself a bit on the field and also didn&#8217;t come out to bat in the second innings.

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The season of the blockbuster Test series is at it’s fag end, having witnessed dominant performances from all the winning sides. The Proteas have been the most formidable of all the teams, sealing the three-match series by 2-0 against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town.
The visitors were undone by a world-class pace bowling attack in their ranks. Although the batting line-up had risen to the occasion, it’s the bowling attack which stood out distinctly. Duanne Olivier was the star performer in both the games, having taken 16 wickets, ably supported by his senior colleagues in Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, and Vernon Philander.
Nevertheless, the word is out that the captain of South Africa&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/south-africa-vs-pakistan-icc-suspends-faf-du-plessis-for-one-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf Du Plessis</a> has been suspended from the third Test at Johannesburg due to slow-over rate. The sanctions also include a 20 percent match-fee fine on the skipper. The 34-year-old was named the Player of the match for scoring a composed century in the first innings and will be sorely missed as not only a competent batsman but also as a savvy tactician.
<h3>Here we take a look at the three possible captaincy options for South Africa for the third Test:</h3>
<h3>3. Dale Steyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_303316" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-303316" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-303316" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303316" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Perhaps the most outstanding of the fast bowlers of the current generation, Steyn became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the longest format in the first Test of the series. The 35-year old is one of the experienced campaigners in the current side, having spent more than a decade in international cricket.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dale-steyn-thanks-fans-for-their-wishes-after-becoming-the-leading-wicket-taker-for-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dale Steyn</a> possesses the perfect blend of being fiercely competitive, intimidating, and being aggressive which makes him a close contender to lead the side. Being the spearhead of the ace pace attack in the world further solidifies his role to become the one to lead the side. Also, the leadership role can bring the best out of him as Steyn has regained full fitness after destiny denied him last year.
<h3>2. Quinton de Kock</h3>
<figure id="attachment_227966" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-227966" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Quinton-de-Kock.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-227966" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-227966" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock of the Proteas&nbsp; (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
At a tender age, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/quinton-de-kock-toys-with-rashid-khan-hits-him-for-4-6-and-6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quinton de Kock</a> has established himself as the country’s most swashbuckling opening batsman of his era and the most reliable gloveman. The 26-year old is one of the most high-spirited individuals on the field and a level-headed player.
The hosts could benefit highly by making him the skipper at present which also gives them the chance to name him as the one to lead the side in the future. With Du Plessis nearing his twilight years, it is likely that De Kock, who was amongst the runs in the second Test, could captain the Proteas. He has also got the best position in the field to gauge the situation and this is the best opportunity for South Africa to look at him as a possible future captain.
<h3>1. Aiden Markram</h3>
<figure id="attachment_235477" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-235477" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Aiden-Markram-2.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-235477" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Aiden-Markram-2.jpg" alt="Aiden Markram" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-235477" class="wp-caption-text">Aiden Markram. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Aiden Markram was spotted at the U19 World Cup in 2014 when he ushered South Africa to a victorious campaign. An elegant batsman, the 24-year old was named the captain of the side for the ODI series against India following injuries to their mainstream players. In the process, he also became the second-youngest player to lead the nation.
The U19 World Cup-winning captain hasn’t captained the side in the longest format, however, having already had the experience to lead, Markram remains the frontrunner to lead South Africa. The 24-year old also scored a breezy 78 from Test standards in the second game and can spearhead the team from the front for the dead rubber. However, there is no word yet on his availability as he injured himself a bit on the field and also didn’t come out to bat in the second innings.
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The season of the blockbuster Test series is at it’s fag end, having witnessed dominant performances from all the winning sides. The Proteas have been the most formidable of all the teams, sealing the three-match series by 2-0 against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town.
The visitors were undone by a world-class pace bowling attack in their ranks. Although the batting line-up had risen to the occasion, it’s the bowling attack which stood out distinctly. Duanne Olivier was the star performer in both the games, having taken 16 wickets, ably supported by his senior colleagues in Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, and Vernon Philander.
Nevertheless, the word is out that the captain of South Africa <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/south-africa-vs-pakistan-icc-suspends-faf-du-plessis-for-one-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf Du Plessis</a> has been suspended from the third Test at Johannesburg due to slow-over rate. The sanctions also include a 20 percent match-fee fine on the skipper. The 34-year-old was named the Player of the match for scoring a composed century in the first innings and will be sorely missed as not only a competent batsman but also as a savvy tactician.
<h3>Here we take a look at the three possible captaincy options for South Africa for the third Test:</h3>
<h3>3. Dale Steyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_303316" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-303316" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/12/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-303316" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-1.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303316" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Perhaps the most outstanding of the fast bowlers of the current generation, Steyn became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the longest format in the first Test of the series. The 35-year old is one of the experienced campaigners in the current side, having spent more than a decade in international cricket.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dale-steyn-thanks-fans-for-their-wishes-after-becoming-the-leading-wicket-taker-for-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dale Steyn</a> possesses the perfect blend of being fiercely competitive, intimidating, and being aggressive which makes him a close contender to lead the side. Being the spearhead of the ace pace attack in the world further solidifies his role to become the one to lead the side. Also, the leadership role can bring the best out of him as Steyn has regained full fitness after destiny denied him last year.
<h3>2. Quinton de Kock</h3>
<figure id="attachment_227966" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-227966" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Quinton-de-Kock.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-227966" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-227966" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock of the Proteas  (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
At a tender age, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/quinton-de-kock-toys-with-rashid-khan-hits-him-for-4-6-and-6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quinton de Kock</a> has established himself as the country’s most swashbuckling opening batsman of his era and the most reliable gloveman. The 26-year old is one of the most high-spirited individuals on the field and a level-headed player.
The hosts could benefit highly by making him the skipper at present which also gives them the chance to name him as the one to lead the side in the future. With Du Plessis nearing his twilight years, it is likely that De Kock, who was amongst the runs in the second Test, could captain the Proteas. He has also got the best position in the field to gauge the situation and this is the best opportunity for South Africa to look at him as a possible future captain.
<h3>1. Aiden Markram</h3>
<figure id="attachment_235477" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-235477" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/03/Aiden-Markram-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-235477" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Aiden-Markram-2.jpg" alt="Aiden Markram" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-235477" class="wp-caption-text">Aiden Markram. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Aiden Markram was spotted at the U19 World Cup in 2014 when he ushered South Africa to a victorious campaign. An elegant batsman, the 24-year old was named the captain of the side for the ODI series against India following injuries to their mainstream players. In the process, he also became the second-youngest player to lead the nation.
The U19 World Cup-winning captain hasn’t captained the side in the longest format, however, having already had the experience to lead, Markram remains the frontrunner to lead South Africa. The 24-year old also scored a breezy 78 from Test standards in the second game and can spearhead the team from the front for the dead rubber. However, there is no word yet on his availability as he injured himself a bit on the field and also didn&#8217;t come out to bat in the second innings.
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One of these three players might get a nod.

3 Players who can replace Faf du Plessis as South Africa captain for the third Test against Pakistan

Nevertheless, the word is out that the captain of South Africa Faf Du Plessis has been suspended from the third Test at Johannesburg

3 Players who can replace Faf du Plessis as South Africa captain for the third Test against Pakistan

One of these three players might get a nod.

1. Aiden Markram

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