AB de Villiers expresses desire to help South Africa, RCB by mentoring cricketers
3 years ago

AB de Villiers expresses desire to help South Africa, RCB by mentoring cricketers

India Today  

Arguably one of the most skilled and innovative cricketers of all time, AB de Villiers needs no introduction when it comes to batting in limited-overs cricket. Boasting of a wide array of strokes and power to adequately back them up, De Villiers managed to tear into some of the most threatening bowling attacks in white-ball cricket. Despite retiring from all forms of cricket last year, De Villiers remains a popular figure among cricket fans across the globe. Though his retirement left many fans shattered, De Villiers' recent remarks hint at his return to the playing field, only this time as a mentor or coach.

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AB De Villiers hopes BCCI allows Indian players to compete in SA20
1 day, 21 hours ago

AB De Villiers hopes BCCI allows Indian players to compete in SA20

The Hindu  

South African great Ab de Villiers hopes the BCCI will allow Indian players to take part in the SA20 in the near future as it will only raise the profile of the young franchise-based league. The BCCI doesn’t allow active players to take part in overseas leagues and as of now, the only way to play events outside India is …

On this day: Corey Anderson breaks Shahid Afridi's 17-year record with 36-ball ODI century
1 week, 1 day ago

On this day: Corey Anderson breaks Shahid Afridi's 17-year record with 36-ball ODI century

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2014, New Zealand's Corey Anderson made history by scoring the fastest century in One Day International, by reaching the milestone in just 36 balls. West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo congratulates Corey Anderson after the left-handed batter scored a century in an ODI match in Queenstown. Breaking a 17-year-old record Anderson's century surpassed the previous record held …

SA vs SL: Kyle Verreynne joins AB de Villiers in rare club with 3rd Test century
1 month ago

SA vs SL: Kyle Verreynne joins AB de Villiers in rare club with 3rd Test century

India Today  

Kyle Verreynne has joined AB de Villiers in the list of three wicketkeeper-batters to have scored Test hundreds at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Updates Back in March 1949, Walter Wade became the first wicketkeeper to hit a hundred at the venue in Gqeberha. On the back of his knock, …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: KL Rahul crosses 3000 Test runs during Australia vs India match at Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: KL Rahul crosses 3000 Test runs during Australia vs India match at Perth

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul crossed the milestone of 3,000 Test runs during Day 1 of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth on Friday. FOLLOW LIVE | AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Rahul opened the batting for India in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, who missed the match due to personal …

'Might never happen': South Africa coach offers grim assessment of Quinton de Kock's future
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Might never happen': South Africa coach offers grim assessment of Quinton de Kock's future

Hindustan Times  

Whether Quinton de Kock will ever be seen again in South Africa colours is a question that even those in the team management don't seem to have an answer to. The South Africa wicketkeeper-batter is yet to announce his international retirement but hasn't played for the Proteas since the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Quinton de Kock was …

Rohit Sharma vows not to spare Liam Livingstone if he… next ball leaves Suryakumar Yadav in disbelief
6 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma vows not to spare Liam Livingstone if he… next ball leaves Suryakumar Yadav in disbelief

Hindustan Times  

Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel emerged heroes with the ball in India's 68-run shellacking of England in the second T20 World Cup semi-final, but had it not been for Rohit Sharma's gritty half-century the outcome could have been a whole lot different. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav added 73 runs for the fourth wicket India could have gotten a bit …

Rohit Sharma in pursuit of illustrious milestones as India gear up to face Ireland in ICC Men's T20 World Cup
7 months ago

Rohit Sharma in pursuit of illustrious milestones as India gear up to face Ireland in ICC Men's T20 World Cup

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma is standing on the threshold of numerous milestones as India gear up to face Ireland in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign opener. The captain of the Indian team needs 54 more runs to overtake Mahela Jayawardene and become the second-leading run-scorer in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Chris Gayle, Mahela Jayawardene and …

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading run-getters and batters with best strike rates
7 months, 1 week ago

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading run-getters and batters with best strike rates

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, With cricket's slam-bang version set for its ninth World Cup, PTI gives a rundown on the leading run-getters and the ones with best strike rates in the T20 showpiece. Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading run-getters and batters with best strike rates Leading run getters ============ *Virat Kohli: 1141 runs Who else at No. *Mahela Jayawardene: 1016 runs …

"Its a bit daunting...": RCB's Will Jacks on being "next AB de Villiers" for the franchise
8 months ago

"Its a bit daunting...": RCB's Will Jacks on being "next AB de Villiers" for the franchise

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, : Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting". ": RCB's Will Jacks on being "next AB de Villiers" for the franchise Jacks, who was signed by RCB with very little fanfare back in 2022 and …

De Villiers slams data-driven pundits for criticising Kohli's IPL strike rate
8 months ago

De Villiers slams data-driven pundits for criticising Kohli's IPL strike rate

The Hindu  

Former South Africa great AB de Villiers has slammed the "data-driven" cricket pundits for criticising Virat Kohli for his strike rate outside powerplay in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Despite that, the former India captain has often been criticised for his inability to take charge against the spinners, especially in the middle overs, something which Kohli's former RCB teammate de …

RCB’s twin headaches in IPL 2024: Overseas runs drought and perennial bowling woes
9 months ago

RCB’s twin headaches in IPL 2024: Overseas runs drought and perennial bowling woes

Hindustan Times  

It is a format made for and dominated by batters but a rigorous analysis of the IPL will reveal that the teams with a stronger bowling unit have been more successful and won more titles. Neither has their bowling brigade picked wickets nor been able to control the flow of runs in the first six overs – RCB’s economy rate …

Watch: Georgia Wareham channels AB de Villiers in sensational fielding effort for RCB against DC in WPL
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Georgia Wareham channels AB de Villiers in sensational fielding effort for RCB against DC in WPL

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bangalore may have fallen to their first defeat of the season against the Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium but their fans did get to see a few things that would have left them with a smile on their faces. Among those was a quite sensational fielding effort at the boundary line that may have reminded a …

"He has put up his hand for one of best all-round cricketers...": AB De Villiers on David Warner
1 year ago

"He has put up his hand for one of best all-round cricketers...": AB De Villiers on David Warner

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, January 8 : South Africa legendary batter, AB De Villiers lauded Australian batter David Warner following his Test retirement, saying that he is a huge fighter. HT Image De Villiers and Warner shared the dressing room playing for Delhi Daredevils early in their Indian Premier League career from 2009-10. The former right-hand batter appreciated the left hand batter's …

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: KL Rahul emulates MS Dhoni's unique milestone after 14 years
1 year ago

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: KL Rahul emulates MS Dhoni's unique milestone after 14 years

India TV News  

India pulled off a fighting total in the third ODI match against South Africa in Paarl on Thursday, December 21. Sanju Samson recorded a maiden international hundred and Tilak Verma scored his first ODI fifty for India after a poor start in a series decider at Boland Park. India made two changes to their playing eleven with debutant Rajat Patidar …

IPL auction 2024: Five overseas ODI World Cup players who could get an Indian Premier League contract on December 19
1 year, 1 month ago

IPL auction 2024: Five overseas ODI World Cup players who could get an Indian Premier League contract on December 19

The Hindu  

The IPL player auction ahead of the 2024 season will be held on December 19 in Dubai and will only be a day-long event. With the ODI World Cup coming to an end in India, the 10 IPL teams will keep a close watch on the top performers from the quadrennial event. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY/THE HINDU The 23-year-old …

World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma among 5 Indians in AB de Villiers' team of the tournament
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma among 5 Indians in AB de Villiers' team of the tournament

India Today  

Former South African captain AB de Villiers named his team of the tournament for the World Cup 2023 with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being amongst the five Indians in the side. For the opening spot, De Villiers went with Australia's World Cup 2023 final hero Travis Head and Rohit as openers. Head scored a blistering 137 in the final, …

World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma breaks AB de Villiers’ record during India-Netherlands match
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma breaks AB de Villiers’ record during India-Netherlands match

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma struck a 54-ball 61 and stitched a 100-run opening stand with Shubman Gill after electing to bat at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and added a record to his name along the way. India skipper Rohit Sharma got his team off to a flying start in their final league match of the ICC World Cup against the Netherlands on …

IND v NED, World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma breaks AB de Villiers record for most sixes in a calendar year in ODIs
1 year, 1 month ago

IND v NED, World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma breaks AB de Villiers record for most sixes in a calendar year in ODIs

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma is on a record-breaking spree. | IND vs NED Scorecard | On Diwali day, there was fireworks in Bengaluru, this time from the two Indian openers as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill went after the Netherlands bowlers after Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat. Rohit Sharma was tied with AB de Villiers after …

SA vs NZ: Quinton de Kock joins Rohit Sharma in exclusive club, sets sights on India captain's world record at ICC event
1 year, 2 months ago

SA vs NZ: Quinton de Kock joins Rohit Sharma in exclusive club, sets sights on India captain's world record at ICC event

Hindustan Times  

Extending his free-scoring run in the 2023 edition of the ICC World Cup on Wednesday, South Africa opener Quinton De Kock slammed a sublime century against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Quinton de Kock joined Rohit Sharma in an exclusive club The South Africa opener has joined batting icons Rohit Sharma and Kumar Sangakkara on an elite …

SA vs NZ: Quinton de Kock eases past Jacques Kallis to create all-time World Cup record for South Africa
1 year, 2 months ago

SA vs NZ: Quinton de Kock eases past Jacques Kallis to create all-time World Cup record for South Africa

India TV News  

Quinton de Kock is scripting a fairytale ending to his ODI career as the 30-year-old has hit a purple patch like no other in the ongoing World Cup 2023. De Kock scored 114 runs off 116 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes and broke South African great Jacques Kallis' record of scoring the most runs for the Proteas in …

IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma surpass Brian Lara, AB de Villiers in major World Cup record
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma surpass Brian Lara, AB de Villiers in major World Cup record

India TV News  

Indian cricket team dominates Bangladesh in their fourth World Cup 2023 match at Pune's MCA Stadium on Thursday, October 19. Rohit gave India a sensational start by smashing 48 runs off 40 balls and surpassed Biran Lara and AB de Villiers in the record for most runs in the ODI World Cup history. Kohli also surpassed de Villiers and Lara …

World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma eyes AB de Villiers' major record against Bangladesh
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma eyes AB de Villiers' major record against Bangladesh

India TV News  

India skipper Rohit Sharma is lighting up the ongoing World Cup with his majestic batting. During his 86-run knock against Pakistan, the India captain also went past 300 sixes in ODI cricket and is now on the cusp of yet another major record in terms of sixes. The 36-year-old has so far hit 34 sixes in his World Cup career …

IPL 2023: How CSK, RCB, RR, MI and PBKS have performed in the PowerPlay so far
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: How CSK, RCB, RR, MI and PBKS have performed in the PowerPlay so far

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League has broadened the horizons of T20 cricket. As many as 152 sixes have been hit in the first six overs in IPL 2023, at a frequency of 3.30 per match, second to only the 2018 edition. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli have scored 83.27 per cent of RCB’s total runs in …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Axar Patel becomes 5th cricketer to hit 500 runs and take 50 wickets in 12 Tests
1 year, 9 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Axar Patel becomes 5th cricketer to hit 500 runs and take 50 wickets in 12 Tests

India Today  

India all-rounder Axar Patel has become the fifth cricketer to hit 500 runs and take 50 wickets after playing just 12 Test matches. Axar smashed his third fifty-plus score in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 and finished third on the batting chart with 264 runs, only behind Usman Khawaja and Virat Kohli. Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, while speaking to India …

IPL 2023: Former Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers reveals his greatest T20 player of all time
1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: Former Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers reveals his greatest T20 player of all time

India Today  

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore player AB de Villiers has revealed the name of who he thinks is the greatest T20 player of all time. The mercurial batter, who has played several iconic innings in the Indian Premier League has not picked his long-time teammate Virat Kohli or Chris Gayle as the top player, rather has named Rashid Khan as the …

AB de Villiers pens emotional note as Hashim Amla announces retirement: I can literally write a book about you
1 year, 11 months ago

AB de Villiers pens emotional note as Hashim Amla announces retirement: I can literally write a book about you

India Today  

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers penned an emotional note for his teammate Hashim Amla, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Amla, considered as one of South Africa's greatest batters, confirmed that he would not be returning to Surrey for the County Championship. He called time on his international cricket following the conclusion of South Africa's …

AB de Villiers in awe of Virat Kohli after spectacular ODI series vs Sri Lanka: Different level
1 year, 11 months ago

AB de Villiers in awe of Virat Kohli after spectacular ODI series vs Sri Lanka: Different level

India Today  

Former batter AB de Villiers lauded Virat Kohli for becoming the Player of the Series in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. De Villiers, who once used to play alongside Kohli for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, praised Kohli. Different level💪 — AB de Villiers January 16, 2023 On Sunday, January 17, Kohli scored 166 …

Suryakumar Yadav is much like AB de Villiers, some of his shots in 2nd T20I were ridiculous: Adam Milne
2 years, 1 month ago

Suryakumar Yadav is much like AB de Villiers, some of his shots in 2nd T20I were ridiculous: Adam Milne

India Today  

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne reckoned that Suryakumar Yadav is a tough batter to bowl to. In the second T20I against the Black Caps, Yadav scored 111 runs off 51 balls with the help of 11 fours and seven sixes. Suryakumar is the second-highest run-scorer in T20Is in a calendar year after Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan, who scored above 1300 …

T20 World Cup 2022: AB de Villiers reacts to Surya's 'there's only one 360° player' comment after knock vs ZIM
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: AB de Villiers reacts to Surya's 'there's only one 360° player' comment after knock vs ZIM

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2022: India's Suryakumar Yadav is probably in form of his life. After playing a magical knock against Zimbabwe, Suryakumar Yadav said, "There is only one 360-degree player in the world, and I will try to play like him." Suryakumar Yadav has smashed 3 fifties in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Indian cricket team is all set …

IND BAN Live: Kohli becomes highest run-scorer in men’s T20 World Cup, goes past Mahela Jayawardene
2 years, 2 months ago

IND BAN Live: Kohli becomes highest run-scorer in men’s T20 World Cup, goes past Mahela Jayawardene

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli became the leading run-scorer in men’s T20 World Cup cricket on Wednesday during India’s Super 12 match against Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. READ |T20 World Cup 2022 stats Kohli scored 185 runs in the T20 World Cup in 2012; he was the competition’s top-scorer in 2014 and the second highest run-getter in 2016. India captain …

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli becomes 2nd player to cross 1000 runs in T20 World Cups
2 years, 2 months ago

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli becomes 2nd player to cross 1000 runs in T20 World Cups

India Today  

India batter Virat Kohli has become just the second batter to hit 1000 runs in T20 World Cups. The 33-year-old needed 28 runs to break former Jayawardene's record for the most runs in T20 World Cups, after going past Chris Gayle in the previous match. Kohli also holds the record for the most number of fifties scored in T20 World …

Rahul Dravid gives brutal reply to journalist on Axar Patel question: Would request you to look at some numbers
2 years, 3 months ago

Rahul Dravid gives brutal reply to journalist on Axar Patel question: Would request you to look at some numbers

India Today  

India head coach Rahul Dravid came up with a stern response to a journalist who had questioned the use of Axar Patel in the 3rd and final T20I against South Africa in Indore on Tuesday, October 2. Axar Patel was given only one over even as South Africa went on to post 227 for 3 in 20 overs. It was …

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli in for big milestone, set to surpass Rahul Dravid's tally for most International runs
2 years, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli in for big milestone, set to surpass Rahul Dravid's tally for most International runs

India TV News  

Highlights Virat needs 62 runs to go level with Rahul Dravid for most international runs The Dlehi-born batter is third in the tally for most international runs for India The former India captain is currently the seventh highest run scorer at international stage The upcoming T20I series between India and Australia is all set to add another feather in Virat …

Suryakumar Yadav says he follows the same batting mantra as AB de Villiers
2 years, 3 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav says he follows the same batting mantra as AB de Villiers

The Hindu  

Be it the Indian Premier League or international cricket, Suryakumar Yadav has batted everywhere from No. Read | Suryakumar’s fearless batting lights up Dubai Being flexible Having spent almost a decade in domestic cricket before his India debut, Suryakumar stressed that flexibility is the key to success for a T20 batter. It’s not that difficult, but you have to be …

Jos Buttler smashes fourth century of IPL 2022, surges ahead in Orange Cap race
2 years, 7 months ago

Jos Buttler smashes fourth century of IPL 2022, surges ahead in Orange Cap race

The Hindu  

Jos Buttler continued his scorching run in the Indian Premier League 2022 with his fourth century of the season as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets to reach its first IPL final since 2008. Not only did Buttler surge ahead in the race for the IPL 2022 Orange Cap, breaching the 800-run mark, but also moved closer …

De Villiers: I will definitely be around IPL next year
2 years, 7 months ago

De Villiers: I will definitely be around IPL next year

The Hindu  

The legendary AB de Villiers said he will "definitely" return to the IPL next year as part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad, but he is not sure in what capacity. De Villiers had been a big part of RCB before he retired from all forms of cricket last year. De Villiers' former skipper and teammate Virat Kohli had earlier …

IPL 2022: AB De Villiers confirms his return to tournament next year
2 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2022: AB De Villiers confirms his return to tournament next year

India TV News  

AB de Villiers said he will "definitely" return to the IPL next year as part of his former franchise the Royal Challengers Bangalore. His former teammate Virat Kohli had earlier said that he was hopeful that the legendary cricketer will be back to the squad in a new role next year. I am not sure in what capacity but I …

IPL 2022: Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers inducted in the Royal Challengers Bangalore Hall of Fame
2 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2022: Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers inducted in the Royal Challengers Bangalore Hall of Fame

India Today  

Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore, in a first, inducted Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers into their Hall of Fame. RCB's director of cricket Mike Hesson, during the induction programme, said that the criteria for being awarded the honorary position is that the player would have to play at least three seasons in the franchise and has to …

AB de Villiers opens up about Virat Kohli's lean patch in IPL 2022: You don't become a bad player overnight
2 years, 8 months ago

AB de Villiers opens up about Virat Kohli's lean patch in IPL 2022: You don't become a bad player overnight

India Today  

AB de Villiers backed his good friend and former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Virat Kohli to bounce back strong from the lean patch that has held back the star batter in IPL 2022. De Villiers said a clear mind will only help the former RCB captain regain touch, adding that he hasn't been able to speak to Kohli during the …

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians’ fate isn’t bothersome. Rohit Sharma’s form is
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians’ fate isn’t bothersome. Rohit Sharma’s form is

Firstpost  

From an Indian cricket perspective, the first concern about Rohit at present is his leadership. Even the move to Lucknow hasn’t affected him much, and at the time of writing, he has 368 runs from eight games, on course for another 600-run season. The good part is they won’t have to face him again this season – eight losses in …

Rohit Sharma scores 10,000 T20 runs, second Indian after Virat Kohli to reach milestone
2 years, 8 months ago

Rohit Sharma scores 10,000 T20 runs, second Indian after Virat Kohli to reach milestone

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has become the second Indian and seventh batter overall to cross 10,000 runs in men's T20 cricket. Rohit's longtime international teammate and former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli had become the first Indian to reach 10,000 T20 runs during the 2021 IPL. Rohit is the third highest run scorer of all time in the …

RCB Predicted XI vs MI, IPL 2022: Star all-rounder set for grand return as Du Plessis' men aim to continue winning run
2 years, 9 months ago

RCB Predicted XI vs MI, IPL 2022: Star all-rounder set for grand return as Du Plessis' men aim to continue winning run

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bangalore made a superb comeback after winning their 2022 Indian Premier League opener against Punjab Kings as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets and Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets. Harshal Patel: The winner of the Purple Cap in IPL 2021 has had a decent start top the new season as in three games, he has picked …

'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis steals the show on IPL debut
2 years, 9 months ago

'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis steals the show on IPL debut

The Hindu  

South Africa U-19 World Cup star Dewald Brevis on Wednesday announced his arrival on the IPL stage with a classy boundary off only the second ball he faced. Brevis, who has been dubbed 'Baby AB ', was the leading run-scorer in the recently concluded U-19 World Cup in the West Indies, amassing 506 runs at an average of 84.33 and …

IPL 2022: Odean Smith to Dewald Brevis, debutants who can set the stage on fire
2 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2022: Odean Smith to Dewald Brevis, debutants who can set the stage on fire

Firstpost  

If big sixes, thrilling matches and wholesome entertainment is the hallmark of the Indian Premier League, another facet of the cash-rich league is the platform it provides to unheralded players to become household names overnight. Image: Sportzpics for BCCI Punjab Kings splurged Rs 6 crore to snap up West Indian all-rounder Odean Smith at the IPL 2022 player auction. And …

IPL 2022 Auction: Baby AB Dewald Brevis sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore
2 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2022 Auction: Baby AB Dewald Brevis sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore

India Today  

Mumbai Indians bought South Africa's promising teenage cricketer Dewald Brevis at the Indian Premier League 2022 mega auction. Dubbed as Baby AB for a playing style similar to legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers, Brevis's stocks grew during the U19 World Cup in West Indies. IPL 2022 mega auction: Live Updates Chennai Super Kings also went after Dewald Brevis …

Ind vs SA: Quinton de Kock Scores Ton In 3rd ODI, Equals AB de Villiers Record
2 years, 11 months ago

Ind vs SA: Quinton de Kock Scores Ton In 3rd ODI, Equals AB de Villiers Record

ABP News  

New Delhi: Former Proteas skipper and current opener Quinton de Kock scored a solid ton in the third and final ODI of the three-match ODI series against India, being played in Cape Town. De Kock is now the joint second player in the world to score 6 ODI tons against India. Another South African batter who has scored six ODI …

South Africa vs India: Captain KL Rahul looked like he had run out of ideas in 1st ODI, says Sunil Gavaskar
2 years, 11 months ago

South Africa vs India: Captain KL Rahul looked like he had run out of ideas in 1st ODI, says Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said stand-in captain KL Rahul looked he had run out of ideas when South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen were involved in a match-winning partnership in the first ODI in Paarl on Wednesday. Speaking to Sports Today, Sunil Gavaskar said it's still early days for captain KL Rahul and that he …

AB de Villiers: Have a role to play for RCB in IPL and South Africa cricket
3 years ago

AB de Villiers: Have a role to play for RCB in IPL and South Africa cricket

The Hindu  

He isn't sure what future holds in store for him but former South Africa captain AB de Villiers is confident that he will have a role to play in national team and his IPL franchise RCB's future set-up. "I still believe that I have a role to play in SA cricket and also over there in the IPL with the …

AB de Villiers: a career in pictures
3 years, 1 month ago

AB de Villiers: a career in pictures

The Hindu  

South Africa’s AB de Villiers on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, via a social media post. AB de Villiers was one of South Africa’s deadliest players in limited-overs formats. de Villiers was also a competent wicketkeeper and was South Africa’s preferred choice following Mark Boucher’s retirement. Much like his South Africa experience though, de Villiers never …

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