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François "Faf" du Plessis (/ ˈ d uː p l ɛ s i / DOO-pless-ee; born 13 July 1984) is a South African professional cricketer and former captain of the South Africa national cricket team. He is considered one of the greatest fielders of all time and among the best all-format batsmen of his era.
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Learn about Faf du Plessis, a middle order batter and former captain of South Africa in all formats. Find out his biography, records, achievements, IPL factfile and more at ESPNcricinfo.
- Male
- August 13, 1984
- South Africa
Francois du Plessis, fondly known as Faf, is South Africa's captain cool that might never have been. Having signed a Kolpak deal with Lancashire, Faf had initially decided to go the way of...
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Oct 15, 2021 · Faf du Plessis led Chennai Super Kings' batting with a free-flowing 86 as they scored 192 for 3 and won by 27 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2021 final. Shardul Thakur and Co bowled well to restrict Knight Riders to 165 for 9 and seal CSK's fourth title.
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Oct 30, 2022 · The former South Africa captain opens up about his cricket and personal struggles in Through Fire, a book that explores his leadership, relationships and emotions. He talks about his battles with Mark Boucher, Graeme Smith and Cricket South Africa, and his friendship with AB de Villiers.
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Feb 17, 2021 · The former South Africa captain and batsman announces his decision to focus on T20 format and the next two World Cups. Du Plessis played 69 Tests and scored 4,163 runs, including 10 centuries, for his country.
Nov 3, 2022 · The former Proteas captain talks about his book Faf: Through Fire, which covers his cricket journey and personal growth. He shares stories about AB de Villiers, zippergate, and his role as a leader and a person.
