Faf: Through Fire

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His healthy and fruitful partnerships with Russell Domingo and Ottis Gibson were attributed to them operating “as a unit. For instance, Du Plessis found Pite van Biljon’s capping ceremony to be a “diluted affair,” compared to the rituals that took place during his captaincy. Watching the India v/s South Africa New Year Test at the Newlands is among his favorite cricket memories. The lack of a template for a healthy relationship contributed to Du Plessis’ frequent indiscretions in his personal life. It’s great how much of an importance Faf has given to emphasising the mental and leadership values of the sport and its effects there over.

In this book, Du Plessis lays bare the story of his growth, from a youth with a questionable moral compass outside of cricket to a leader known for his integrity, values, honesty and empathy for his teammates. This was essential after an unpleasant encounter with Proteas batter, Daryll Cullinan, who expostulated Du Plessis for disrespecting his seniority by sitting next to him. world cup selection controversy and South Africa's disappointing world cup performances - his autobiography gives a unique, behind the scene perspective into all of these and more. I have enjoyed and profited greatly from Faf's reflections and am inspired to take these insights into my personal, professional, and sporting life.

His ability and willingness to engage in tough conversations is unusual and sets him apart as a leader.

This was a really good book, but a tough read as there is a lot of repetition and some of the details behind events can become a bit exhaustive. With the ongoing Cricket World Cup and the craze of the sport, I started reading the autobiography of one of the cricketers whose presence on the ground was cherished by cricket lovers.He also reveals what really happens behind the scenes at sporting clubs/organisations – such as Cricket South Africa. It was Mark coaching in the way that he knew best under extraordinary pressure and me finding it hard to adapt to a leadership approach that contrasted with mine in so many ways. Faf Through Fire by Faf Du Plessis is this account from his childhood days to playing the domestic and then for the Proteas, and his long journey from debuting in ODIs to Tests, playing in IPL, World Cup, and experience with Dhoni, CSK, and RCB! It may appear as if Boucher lacks the warmth and soft skills to develop a relationship with Du Plessis. The biggest irony here is that Du Plessis had sought the appointment of Mark Boucher as a coach, Graeme Smith as Director of Cricket, and Jacques Kallis as a batting consultant long before Cricket South Africa formally appointed them in their positions.