Best XI that might not play the World Cup 2023

3. Faf du Plessis | South Africa

Faf du Plessis is one of the fittest athletes around. Even at 35, he is faster than many of the youngsters on the field. He is supremely agile and flexible making him a terrific asset on the ground. At this point, South Africa will need his services.

Since AB de Villiers and JP Duminy have already retired, he is one of the senior-most players in the batting line-up along with Hashim Amla. With the way he is playing at the moment, it might not take Amla too long to announce his retirement.

Thus, being the leader of the side, the responsibility of building a good side rests of Du Plessis. He might play for another one or two years but he is highly unlikely to feature in World Cup 2023. He will be 39 by then and his retirement is likely to come way earlier.