Faf Du Plessis Biography
Faf du Plessis is a South African cricketer who has played for the South African national team since 2011. Born on July 13, 1984 , in Pretoria, South Africa, du Plessis is a right-handed top-order batsman and occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler. He made his international debut in 2011 and has since become one of the most successful batsmen in South African cricket history. Du Plessis has played in several international tournaments, including the ICC World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. He is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs under pressure.
General Information About Famous Cricketer Faf du Plessis
Information Details Full Name Francois Henriques du Plessis Nickname Faf Profession Cricketer Date of Birth July 13, 1984 Current Age 40 years, 0 months, 14 days Wife Imari Visser Nationality South African
Exploring Faf du Plessis Personal Journey
Information Details Name Faf du Plessis Birth Name Francois Henriques du Plessis Nick Name Faf Height 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) Figure Athletic Weight 73 kg (161 lbs) Eye Color Brown Hair Color Blonde Date of Birth July 13, 1984 Religion Christian Present Address Not publicly available Hometown Pretoria, South Africa
Faf du Plessis Education
Information Details School Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Afrikaans High School for Boys) Degree Not publicly available
Faf du Plessis Favorite
Information Details Food Steak and Braai (Barbecue) Actor/Actress Denzel Washington Musicians Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters Song “Roar” by Katy Perry Book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho Hobbies Fishing, Golf, Reading Films “Forrest Gump”, “The Godfather” Colour Blue Perfume Not publicly available Director Martin Scorsese Holiday Destinations Cape Town, South Africa; Dubai, UAE Likes Cooking, Playing Guitar
Faf du Plessis Relationship Journey
Information Details Wife Imari du Plessis Marriage Date 2012 Children Seth, Mayco Relationship Status Married How Met Through mutual friends
Faf du Plessis Career Journey
Information Details Country South Africa Batting Style Right-handed Bowling Style Right-arm medium Role Batsman, Occasional Wicket-keeper First Class Debut 2007 Test Debut 2012 ODI Debut 2011 T20 Debut 2012 Career Span 2007-2020 National Team South Africa Domestic Teams Titans (RLOI), Lancashire (County Championship), Melbourne Renegades (BBL), Hobart Hurricanes (BBL) Career Stats 8,000+ runs, 20 centuries, 45 half-centuries, 100+ wickets (Tests), 5,000+ runs, 5 centuries, 30 half-centuries (ODIs) Awards Cricketer of the Year (2014)
Faf du Plessis Career Statistics
Format Matches Runs Average 100s 50s Wickets Best Bowling Test 69 4,040 40.03 10 21 26 5/71 ODI 153 5,411 44.55 6 34 16 2/11 T20I 45 1,242 33.35 0 9 – – First Class 114 8,444 46.51 24 43 83 5/71 List A 166 6,435 45.47 8 49 – – T20 244 6,434 27.22 0 48 – –
Faf du Plessis Income
Salary Total Income Sources Networth R65,000,000 (approx. $4.1 million USD) Central Contract, IPL, Other Endorsements
