AB De Villiers: Thursday saw the return of AB de Villiers, a former outstanding middle-order batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore who proclaimed his retirement from all forms of cricket last year (November 3). On Thursday, the 38-year-old right-handed batsman arrived in Bengaluru and announced his arrival on Twitter.
“Great to be back in Bangalore. Just checked in to the ITC Royal Gardenia for the first time in many years! So many great memories flowing back. Also been told this is my 25th time checking in here Tele is on and ready for the Pak/SA game. Go Proteas,” he tweeted.
The franchise’s official Twitter account acknowledged his joining and published a video of him leaving the airport.
“Ladies & Gentlemen, the super human is here and he’s telling you why. Welcome home, @ABdeVilliers17”
However, it is still unclear that on what capacity he has joined the team. According to reports, He has joined the team’s backroom personnel to make decisions about player retention and get ready for the upcoming huge auction because he is anticipated to serve as the mentor for the Virat Kohli-led side in the upcoming season of the cash-rich league.
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Over the course of 14 seasons, AB de Villiers played in 184 IPL games, and the 2022 season saw his first absence from the tournament. Despite the fact that AB de Villiers’ RCB failed to win any IPL trophy, he is still very well-liked. He is regarded as one of the best batters in IPL history.
With an average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 151.68, De Villiers amassed 5162 runs in 170 innings over 184 games. With three centuries and 40 fifties, the South African ranks sixth all-time in runs scored.
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