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. The books is at times uncomfortable to plough through as it smacks of a bumbling self-absorbed child with a victim mentality.

Upon concluding Faf: Through Fire, it would be hard not to reflect on the degree of vulnerability that Du Plessis displays.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. The first part of the book which is about his schooling and youth cricket career is interesting, as is his decision to pursue cricket full-time after school and his days playing club cricket in England, where for a season he slept behind the scoreboard. Although these are recurring themes in the book, Du Plessis’ ability to reflect honestly on his experiences stands out. He reflects on how influential leaders such as Gary Kirsten, Stephen Fleming, Doc Moosajee, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Owen Eastwood, Russell Domingo, Ottis Gibson, MS Dhoni helped mould him as a man who leads with grit, purpose and a love of people. While he lacks the warmth I look for in a coach, his behaviour towards me might not have been him ignoring me.

Du Plessis implemented a system of feedback within the team, where he asked Eastwood to speak with players individually and get their views on how the leadership of the team could improve. 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!He reflects on how influential leaders such as Gary Kirsten, Stephen Fleming, Doc Moosajee, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Owen Eastwood, Russell Domingo, Ottis Gibson and MS Dhoni helped mould him as a man who leads with grit, purpose and a love of people. He speaks openly about the 2015 World Cup, his relationship with Cricket South Africa, and South Africa’s disappointing World Cup performances. It showed how team leadership, management, and environment are vital for the players, and provides a detailed perspective about it through his experiences.

Faf is a true fighter who was always at his best when the odds were stacked against him, and one of the highlights of the book is where he takes you with him to the crease where he explains his mental state during some of his greatest inning's. South African player resource drain is quite evident, and if not for Faf's love for representing South Africa, he could have been another KP. Raised on a diet of Sachin Tendulkar’s straight drives, Aditya fell in love with the game after watching Sachin’s Desert Storm masterclass in 1998. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.Being a huge cricket fan (as well as a huge Faf fan), I was excited to read and was presently surprised with this book. He was also disturbed to see players focused on their cell phones right after a loss to Australia because the first thirty minutes after a game, in Du Plessis’ view, are crucial for team players to connect with one another. To lead a South African team that was unable to replicate similar feats must have tugged at Du Plessis’ heartstrings, seeing that he was leading winning teams from such a young age. However, Du Plessis clarifies that Boucher’s man-management style may have been different and incompatible with his own. It may appear as if Boucher lacks the warmth and soft skills to develop a relationship with Du Plessis.