Faf du Plessis names more valuable Test player than Marco Jansen; snubs Joe Root & Jasprit Bumrah

Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis recently shared his thoughts on top performers in the traditional format, selecting Australia leader Pat Cummins as a superior multi-skilled option over players like Marco Jansen, Joe Root, and Jasprit Bumrah. During the discussion, du Plessis emphasized the value of athletes offering dual capabilities in both batting and bowling, while also acknowledging Jansen's remarkable achievements during the recent three-match series where the Proteas triumphed 2-1.

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