In a recent interview with journalist Melinda Farrell, the legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers has hinted at the possibility of making a comeback from retirement. Renowned as one of the most formidable cricketers of his era, de Villiers played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs, and 78 T20Is, shattering numerous records, including the fastest fifty, century, and 150 in ODI cricket.
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Throughout his career, he amassed 8,765 runs in Tests, 9,577 runs in ODIs, and 1,672 runs in T20Is, boasting a total of 47 centuries. His highest scores include 176 in ODIs, an unbeaten 278* in Tests, and 79* in T20Is.
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“I might still play cricket one day. No confirmation whatsoever, but I’m starting to feel it. My kids are putting me under a bit of pressure, and I feel like I could go to the nets with them. If I enjoy it, maybe I’ll walk out and go and play a little bit of casual cricket somewhere again and not professional IPL stuff or SA tours,” AB de Villiers told Melinda Farrell.
De Villiers also had a notable presence in the Indian Premier League (IPL), participating in 184 matches for the Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2008 to 2021. He scored 5,162 runs at an impressive strike rate of 151.68, including 3 centuries and 40 fifties, with a top score of 133*.
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He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2018 and stepped away from the IPL and T20 formats in 2021. Known for his inventive stroke play and ability to dominate bowlers, de Villiers’ recent comments have ignited hope among fans eager to witness the South African maestro back in action.
