Former South African captain FAF du Plessis Once again, it became the talk of the internet after showing off its broken physics. Known for his attention-grabbing fitness and discipline, the shirtless 41-year-old impressed with his sculpted frame and athletic build.
X (formerly twitter) shared pictures of FAF with a user caption, “FAF du Plessis fitness level at 41. 🥶🫡 This is unreal work from FAF.”
FAF du Plessis’ fitness level at 41. 🥶🫡
– This is unrealistic work from FAF. pic.twitter.com/htf7k9em3e
– Tanuj (@imtanujsingh) November 7, 2025
The post quickly caught fire among cricket fans, many of whom praised the veteran’s inclination to maintain elite fitness well into his 40s.
The FAF, which continues to play franchise cricket around the world, incl Indian Premier League (IPL)often emphasized the importance of fitness to prolong his playing career. His latest appearance only reaffirmed that age is indeed a line for the South African star.
Among the many reactions, one that emerged was Du Plessis’ former teammate and South African cricketer, Herschelle Gibbs. Known for his humor and lively personality, Gibbs’ written response to the viral post, “😂 We all looked like this at 41.”
😂 We all looked like this at 41
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) November 7, 2025
The candid response left fans amused, with several joining the banter in the comments. Many also praised the FAF for its sense of humor and camaraderie, reminiscent of the days when South Africa was represented in South Africa.
Although Du Plessis will retire from international cricket in 2021, he has not been dedicated to training and fitness. He continues to lead by example in various T20 leagues around the world and remains one of the most consistent players in the game.
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