Leus du Plooy leaves Middlesex to pursue South Africa international ambitions

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Middlesex club captain Leus du Plooy has announced he will be leaving the county cricket side. The South African-born batsman is giving up his local player status in English county cricket to focus on earning a national cap for South Africa. Du Plooy's decision means he will no longer be eligible to play as a domestic player in the County Championship. His departure marks a significant career shift as he prioritises international aspirations over his established role at Middlesex.

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