Former South African captain Faf du Plessis Once again she became the talk of the internet when a topless picture of hers went viral on social media, flaunting her ripped body. The 41-year-old, who is known for his remarkable fitness and discipline, was seen running shirtless, leaving fans in awe of his toned body and athletic physique.
A user on X (formerly Twitter) shared Faf’s pictures with this caption, “Faf du Plessis’ fitness levels at the age of 41. 🥶🫡 This is unreal stuff from Faf.”
Fitness level of Faf du Plessis at the age of 41.
– This is unrealistic content from Faf. pic.twitter.com/HTF7K9Em3E
– Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) 7 November 2025
The post quickly gained popularity among cricket fans, many of whom praised the veteran batsman for maintaining such elite levels of fitness even at the age of 40.
Faf, who continues to play franchise cricket around the world, including Indian Premier League (IPL)Has often stressed the importance of fitness in prolonging his sporting career. His recent appearance has confirmed that age is indeed just a number for the South African star.
One of the many reactions came from Du Plessis’ former teammate and fellow South African cricketer, herschell gibbsKnown for his humor and lively personality, Gibbs responded to the viral post wittily, writing, “This is what we all looked like at 41.”
This is what we all looked like at 41
– Hershel Gibbs (@hershybru) 7 November 2025
The light-hearted reaction amused fans, with many joining in on the joke in the comments. Many appreciated Gibbs’ sense of humor and cordiality, remembering the days when both he and Faf represented South Africa on the international stage.
Although Du Plessis retired from international cricket in 2021, his dedication towards training and fitness has not diminished. He continues to lead by example in various T20 leagues around the world and remains one of the fittest players in the game.
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