De Villiers bids adieu to all forms of cricket; South Africa legend says will be RCBian forever
3 years, 1 month ago

De Villiers bids adieu to all forms of cricket; South Africa legend says will be RCBian forever

India TV News  

Highlights South African great calls it quits from all formats De Villiers played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs, 78 T20Is and 184 IPL matches De Villiers played his last IPL match against KKR on October 11, 2021 One of contemporary cricket's greatest batters, South African legend AB de Villiers on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of the game, which he dominated for 17 years with his 360-degree batting. De Villiers has played 156 matches for RCB and scored 4,491 runs. Speaking about his association with the Indian club, de Villiers said, "I have had a long and fruitful time playing for RCB. RCB chairman Prathmesh Mishra said, "AB de Villiers has been among the best ambassadors of the game, and we are honoured to have him represent RCB in the IPL.

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AB De Villiers hopes BCCI allows Indian players to compete in SA20
1 day, 22 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, …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
1 month, 1 week ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

Virat Kohli Praises AB de Villiers's Impact on Cricket, Calls Him 'Most Talented Cricketer'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli Praises AB de Villiers's Impact on Cricket, Calls Him 'Most Talented Cricketer'

ABP News  

Virat Kohli expresses his heartfelt gratitude to AB de Villiers for his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. He calls de Villiers the 'most talented cricketer' he has played with and highlights his unwavering belief in his abilities despite facing difficult situations on the cricket field. Kohli recalls a memorable incident from the 2016 IPL match between RCB and …

'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 …

"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 …

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 …

SA vs IND: AB de Villiers 'not happy' with 2-Test series with India, blames T20 cricket
1 year ago

SA vs IND: AB de Villiers 'not happy' with 2-Test series with India, blames T20 cricket

India Today  

Former South Africa wicket-keeping batter AB de Villiers has blamed T20 cricket for the two-match Test series between India and South Africa. 1⃣-1⃣ A well-fought Test Series between the two teams comes to an end 👏👏#TeamIndia | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/pTsYsYoKGt — BCCI January 4, 2024 Speaking on his Youtube channel, De Villiers said he’s unhappy that there wasn’t a third Test, …

'Best ever chance' - AB de Villiers backs India to end their wait for Test series win in South Africa
1 year ago

'Best ever chance' - AB de Villiers backs India to end their wait for Test series win in South Africa

India TV News  

Indian cricket team will be looking to finish the year 2023 on high as they clash against South Africa in the first Test match in Centurion starting on December 26. India suffered a 1-2 defeat in the last Test series against South Africa under Virat Kohli's leadership in January 2022. Now Rohit Sharma-led side enters this tournament after impressive performances …

‘Reasonable for him to be tired’: AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli's international future
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Reasonable for him to be tired’: AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli's international future

Firstpost  

AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to be picky as far his participation in the different formats is concerned. IND vs SA: Full squads and latest news Speaking about this issue, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said that he expects Kohli to be picky as far as his participation in the different formats is concerned …

De Villiers suggests RCB to let go of Purple Cap winner, wants franchise to target Proteas star at IPL auction
1 year, 1 month ago

De Villiers suggests RCB to let go of Purple Cap winner, wants franchise to target Proteas star at IPL auction

Hindustan Times  

As the speculation of Hardik Pandya getting traded back to former IPL franchise Mumbai Indians are on the rife, former South Africa international AB de Villiers shared a massive tip for his old franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chris Gayle, AB De Villiers and Virat Kohli at the RCB Unbox event before IPL 2023 De Villiers, who spent over a decade …

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 …

Quinton de Kock hits another ton, SA crush listless Australia
1 year, 2 months ago

Quinton de Kock hits another ton, SA crush listless Australia

Hindustan Times  

South Africa tested their nerves against a familiar foe on an unfamiliar pitch on Thursday and came out with flying colours on both counts. South Africa's skipper Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock run between the wickets during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia. Quinton de Kock led the way like he did against Sri Lanka, …

SA vs AUS, World Cup 2023: Rabada, de Kock shine as Australia suffer their biggest World Cup defeat
1 year, 2 months ago

SA vs AUS, World Cup 2023: Rabada, de Kock shine as Australia suffer their biggest World Cup defeat

India TV News  

South Africa registered a huge 134-run win against Australia in the 10th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Thursday, October 12. Australia's poor form in ODIs continued as they recorded back-to-back defeats in the 2023 World Cup while the Proteas recorded another huge statement win in their bid for the maiden title. A 134-run defeat also brought Australia …

AUS vs SA, ICC World Cup 2023: Cummins says Stoinis available; De Kock finds ODIs ‘tiring’
1 year, 2 months ago

AUS vs SA, ICC World Cup 2023: Cummins says Stoinis available; De Kock finds ODIs ‘tiring’

The Hindu  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins revealed that a fit-again Marcus Stoinis was available for selection and that the team was looking at him ‘pretty closely’ ahead of its World Cup match against South Africa at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. ODI ‘quite tiring’: De Kock South Africa’s Quinton de Kock, who announced in September …

Cricket World Cup 2023 Aus vs SA | ODIs have been tiring for me for a couple of years: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 Aus vs SA | ODIs have been tiring for me for a couple of years: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock

The Hindu  

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock, who announced in September his decision to retire from ODIs after the World Cup, said that he felt the format was “quite tiring” for the last couple of years. For myself, it’s been doing it for a couple of years now, so I find it quite tiring,” he said on the eve of South Africa’s …

ICC Cricket World Cup: Batters give South Africa belief, but bowlers need to back them up
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup: Batters give South Africa belief, but bowlers need to back them up

The Hindu  

South Africa’s record-breaking win over Sri Lanka in its Cricket World Cup opener on Saturday was a show of strength from its sizzling top six, but if it is to end its tournament curse in the 50-over format, its bowling unit needs to fire. Aiden Markram’s 49-ball hundred was the fastest at a World Cup as it put Sri Lanka …

'Virat Kohli was quite cocky and arrogant' - AB de Villiers recalls his first meet with former RCB captain
1 year, 9 months ago

'Virat Kohli was quite cocky and arrogant' - AB de Villiers recalls his first meet with former RCB captain

India TV News  

AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli have shared a special rapport with each other in the Indian Premier League. In a video shared by the IPL franchise RCB, De Villiers and another RCB great Chris Gayle talked about Kohli. While Kohli still plays for RCB, de Villiers announced his retirement from the franchise in 2021. RCB's squad for 2023 IPL: …

De Kock's blistering century overshadows Charles' Gayle-pipping knock as SA chase down record target vs WI in 2nd T20I
1 year, 9 months ago

De Kock's blistering century overshadows Charles' Gayle-pipping knock as SA chase down record target vs WI in 2nd T20I

Hindustan Times  

Star opener Quinton de Kock notched up his maiden T20I century as South Africa created a world record to upstage West Indies in the high-scoring thriller at Centurion on Sunday. South Africa's Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock celebrate after reaching a combined total of 100 runs Turning the penultimate clash of the bilateral series into an absolute run-fest at …

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 …

Ouch! Feel sorry for our boys: AB de Villiers reacts after South Africa crash out of T20 World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Ouch! Feel sorry for our boys: AB de Villiers reacts after South Africa crash out of T20 World Cup

India Today  

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers felt sorry for his national side as they crashed out of the 2022 T20 World Cup after losing to Netherlands on Sunday. Well played Holland👏 — AB de Villiers November 6, 2022 South Africa's defeat means either Pakistan or Bangladesh will join India in the semi-finals from Group 2. The Dutch side found …

Batting with Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli-AB de Villiers? Baby AB Dewald Brevis makes his pick and many more
2 years, 2 months ago

Batting with Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli-AB de Villiers? Baby AB Dewald Brevis makes his pick and many more

India Today  

Young South Africa batter Dewald Brevis featured in a Question and Answer session on ESPNcricinfo’s ‘You Have to Answer’ segment on Wednesday, November 2. On being asked to pick his batting partner between AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, Brevis picked the Master Blaster, the holder of 100 centuries in international cricket. Answer: AB de Villiers’ ramp shot …

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batter to hit 11,000 runs in T20 cricket
2 years, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batter to hit 11,000 runs in T20 cricket

India Today  

Former India captain Virat Kohli achieved a new milestone on Sunday, October 2 as he became the first batter from the country to complete 11,000 runs in T20 cricket. Virat Kohli got to the 11,000-run mark during his 49-run knock in the 2nd T20I of a 3-match series against South Africa in Guwahati. India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Updates …

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 …

We're all proud of you: De Villiers congratulates Kohli on playing 100th T20I
2 years, 4 months ago

We're all proud of you: De Villiers congratulates Kohli on playing 100th T20I

The Hindu  

In a special message, South African batting great AB de Villiers has congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th T20I, which will also make him the first Indian to complete a century of matches in all three formats. Kohli has represented India in 102 Tests and 262 ODIs so far, and the team's Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai …

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 …

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 …

AB de Villiers all set to return in a brand new sport, will team up with former tennis world no 1 Ash Barty
2 years, 8 months ago

AB de Villiers all set to return in a brand new sport, will team up with former tennis world no 1 Ash Barty

Hindustan Times  

Star South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers, who announced complete retirement from the sport last year, will soon return to action but this time with a golf stick. The 38-year-old will be representing Rest of the World team against Team USA led by Fred Couples in the inaugural Icons Series golf event in Jersey City from June 30 to July …

'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 …

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 …

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: India lose by four runs, suffer 0-3 whitewash vs South Africa
2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: India lose by four runs, suffer 0-3 whitewash vs South Africa

India TV News  

Highlights Asked to take first strike, South Africa were all out for 287 after de Kock's 100 & Dussen's 50 In reply, India were all out for 283 in 49.2 overs despite fifties by Dhawan, Kohli and Chahar India were last clean swept in an away ODI series by New Zealand in 2020 under Virat Kohli India failed to avoid …

IND vs SA 1st ODI: South Africa beat India by 31 runs at Paarl
2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs SA 1st ODI: South Africa beat India by 31 runs at Paarl

The Hindu  

Captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen scored centuries and shared a partnership of 204 as host South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the first One-Day International on Wednesday. The home side elected to bat and posted 296 for four in its 50 overs, with Bavuma’s 110 from 143 balls the anchor to go with an unbeaten …

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 …

South Africa vs India: Shardul Thakur shatters array of records with his 1st 7-wicket haul in Test cricket
3 years ago

South Africa vs India: Shardul Thakur shatters array of records with his 1st 7-wicket haul in Test cricket

India Today  

Shardul Thakur sent records tumbling with his stellar show on the second day of the second Test between India and South Africa in Johannesburg. Thakur ended the South African innings with figures of 7/61, which is the best by any Indian bowler against South Africa in Test cricket. Harbhajan Singh, who recently retired from all forms of cricket, held the …

India vs South Africa: Quinton de Kock announces Test retirement hours after Centurion defeat
3 years ago

India vs South Africa: Quinton de Kock announces Test retirement hours after Centurion defeat

Firstpost  

De Kock said he remained committed to playing international limited-overs cricket. His place in the Test side is expected to be filled by Kyle Verreynne Centurion: South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock announced on Thursday his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The shock announcement from De Kock, 29, came just hours after he was part of the South …

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 …

AB de Villiers retires from all cricket: ‘I’ve had my time’
3 years, 1 month ago

AB de Villiers retires from all cricket: ‘I’ve had my time’

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — AB de Villiers retired from all cricket on Friday, ending a career that saw him flourish into one of his generation’s most gifted batsmen in any format, whether in test matches for his country or Twenty20 games for club teams across the world. De Villiers had retired from all international cricket with South Africa in …

Former South Africa skipper AB De Villiers hangs up his boots
3 years, 1 month ago

Former South Africa skipper AB De Villiers hangs up his boots

The Independent  

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AB de Villiers retires from all forms of cricket
3 years, 1 month ago

AB de Villiers retires from all forms of cricket

The Hindu  

One of contemporary cricket's greatest batters, South African legend AB de Villiers on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of the game, which he dominated for 17 years with his 360 degree batting. AB de Villiers: a career in pictures "Ever since the backyard matches with my older brothers, I have played the game with pure enjoyment and unbridled …

IPL 2021: AB de Villiers Scores Century in RCB's First Practice Match
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021: AB de Villiers Scores Century in RCB's First Practice Match

The Quint  

RCB-A team won the toss and asked RCB-B to bowl first. The 'A' team put on a fantastic batting display and put up a total of 212 runs led by AB de Villiers, who continued with his belligerent form from the first half of the tournament. The 37-year-old de Villiers plundered 104 off 46 deliveries, laced with 7 boundaries and …

IPL 2021: AB de Villiers hits century in RCB's first practice match
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021: AB de Villiers hits century in RCB's first practice match

India TV News  

Three-time IPL runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore had their first practice match in The Sevens Stadium in Dubai to acclimatise to playing a full game in the hot and sultry conditions in UAE. The intra-squad practice match turned into an edge-of-the-seat thriller with fantastic performances from both teams, RCB-A and RCB-B, led by Harshal Patel and Devdutt Padikkal respectively. The 'A' …

'I don't think it sat well with him': Mark Boucher explains why AB de Villiers turned down South Africa return
3 years, 7 months ago

'I don't think it sat well with him': Mark Boucher explains why AB de Villiers turned down South Africa return

Hindustan Times  

Fans of AB de Villiers were in for some not-so-exciting news when Cricket South Africa confirmed that the former South Africa captain would be sticking to his decision to stay retired. Having announced his retirement from international cricket in 2018, speculation about de Villiers making an international return for the T20 World Cup later this year has been doing the …

Mark Boucher reveals why de Villiers turned down South Africa return: AB has his reasons, which I respect
3 years, 7 months ago

Mark Boucher reveals why de Villiers turned down South Africa return: AB has his reasons, which I respect

India Today  

South Africa coach Mark Boucher opened on AB de Villiers' decision to turn down international comeback, calling the development unfortunate while adding that he respects AB's decision and it was time to move on. AB de Villiers continues to leave the cricket fraternity awestruck with his ability to dominate world-class bowling line-ups despite not playing international cricket since 2018. There …

AB de Villiers will not come out of international retirement, confirms Cricket South Africa
3 years, 7 months ago

AB de Villiers will not come out of international retirement, confirms Cricket South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Cricket South Africa on Tuesday announced that former captain AB de Villiers will not come out of his international retirement ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. AB de Villiers: File Photo “Discussions with AB de Villiers have concluded with the batsman deciding once and for all that, his retirement will remain final,” Cricket South Africa said while …

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