CELEBRATED CRICKETER, FRANCOIS ‘FAF’ DU PLESSIS’S, INSIGHTFUL, INTROSPECTIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY LAUNCHES IN INDIA

National, 16^th May, 2023: Published by Penguin Random House India, celebrated cricketer, former South African and current Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, Faf du Plessis’s memoir, Faf Through Fire, has been released today in India. It is available in bookstores across the country and on major e-commerce platforms.

An insightful, introspective and inspirational autobiography, Faf du Plessis shares about his life, revealing his struggles and triumphs, as well as his leadership skills and love for the game. He takes the readers on a journey of self-discovery, tracing his growth from a young man with a questionable moral compass outside of cricket to a respected and admired leader known for his integrity, values, and empathy for his teammates. He explores the destructive relationships and offers his perspective on his final years of international cricket while sharing anecdotes and experiences from the dressing room as well as the boardroom.

Faf reflects on how influential leaders, such as Gary Kirsten, Stephen Fleming, Doc Moosajee, Graeme Smith, A.B. de Villiers, Owen Eastwood, Russell Domingo, Ottis Gibson and M.S. Dhoni, helped mould him into a man who leads with grit, purpose and a love of people.

Faf Through Fire is far more than just a book about cricket. It is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder that success is not just about winning on the field but also about growing as a person.

It is a must-read for sports enthusiasts, aspiring leaders, and anyone seeking inspiration to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

About the author

Francois ‘Faf’ du Plessis is a professional cricketer and former captain of the South African national cricket team. He is considered to be one of the best fielders in the game and among the best all-format batsmen of his era. He is also regarded as one of the most tactically astute and successful captains in all formats of modern cricket. Faf was named as the South African Cricketer of the Year in 2019. His Indian Premier League (IPL) career kicked off in 2012, when he played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He went on to play for CSK for four years, followed by two years with Rising Pune Supergiant, after which he returned to CSK for another four years. Faf became captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL in 2022 and was captain of Joburg Super Kings in the first edition of the SA20 league in 2023.