For the Under-19 World Cup qualifier round of 2026, Namibia has made Faf du Plessis the captain of the team. Now you must be wondering how can 40 years of du Plessis be a part of the Under-19 team? How can he become the captain of Namibia as a South Africa player? But you do not need to be surprised, because the player who has made Namibia his captain, is not South Africa's cricketer Faf du Plessis but Namibian young players are Faf du Plessis, who are currently 17 years old.

Qualifier from 28 March

Namibia's young player Faf du Plessis is currently 17 years old.

According to ESPNcricinfo, he is a right -handed batsman and leg spin bowling. He has played 3 matches for Namibia. Now Faf du Plessis will be seen leading his team in the Division 1 qualifier starting on March 28. During this time Namibia's team will face Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Uganda in the Africa Group.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 17-year-old faf du plessis, a namibian cricketer who has been appointed as the u19 world cup Qualifier Squad Captain for Namibia

There are two faf du plessis in the cricketing world

17-Year-old faf du plessis
40-Year-old faf du plessis pic.twitter.com/a3en8sqkcp

- All Cricket Records (@Cric_records45) March 19, 2025

All the matches of this round will be played in the city of Lagos in Nigeria.

Namibia's team will start their debut against Nigeria on 28 March. Let us know that the Under-19 World Cup of 2026 is to be played in the host of Zimbabwe and Namibia. If the Namibia team manages to win in the Africa group, then it will qualify to participate in the next year's tournament.

U19 World Cup Qualifier Squad

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- Official Cricket Namibia (@Cricketnamibia1) March 18, 2025

Namibia Squad:

Faf du Plessis (Captain), Adrian COTJE, Ben Brasel, Dan Brasel, Eric Lintvelt, Henry Grant, Zanko Engelbrect, Junion Tanayanda, Liam Besan, Luka Mikelo, Mix Hango, Rowon Van Wuran, Tian Dar Marve, Waldo Smith.

Du Plessis will play in IPL

On the other hand, talking about South African legendary cricketer Faf du Plessis, the IPL starting on March 22 will be seen playing for Delhi Capitals. In IPL 2025, Delhi team will start their journey against Lucknow Super Giants on 24 March. Delhi has appointed Du Plessis its vice -captain this season. In the mega auction, Delhi bought Du Plessis for Rs 2 crore.