South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has been appointed as one-day captain ahead of home series against Bangladesh.

The 33-year-old has taken over the captaincy in all three formats of the game. He comes in as AB de Villiers’ successor ahead of Bangladesh ODI series.

CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: ‘Congratulations to Faf on his appointment as the natural successor to the ODI leadership.

‘He has established himself as one of the best leaders in world cricket and this was reflected in his appointment as the captain for the World XI currently engaged in the T20 Series against Pakistan.’

The first series in charge for Du Plessis will be against Bangladesh at home. The series includes two Tests, three ODIs and two T20Is.

Itinerary

Sep 28: 1st Test
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

Oct 06: 2nd Test
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Oct 15: 1st ODI
Diamond Oval, Kimberley

Oct 18: 2nd ODI
Boland Park, Paarl

Oct 22: 3rd ODI
Buffalo Park, East London

Oct 26: 1st T20I
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Oct 29: 2nd T20I
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

Du Plessis has played 43 Tests, 113 one-day internationals and 36 Twenty20I for the Proteas.