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In a surprising revelation, the former South Africa cricket star AB de Villiers has hinted at the possibility of returning to the cricket field. However, fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in it Indian Premier League (IPL) will be disappointed that De Villiers has explicitly ruled out a return to the IPL or professional cricket. The legendary batsman, who retired from international cricket in 2018 and last played for RCB in the IPL 2021 season, shared his thoughts during a recent interaction.
No IPL, no RCB: AB de Villiers prefers informal approach
De Villiers hinted at his possible return to informal cricket, influenced by the encouragement of his children. He mentioned feeling motivated to visit the nets with them and possibly play informal matches for fun, while ruling out a return to professional cricket, including the IPL with RCB or international tours with South Africa.
“Maybe one day I’ll still play cricket. There is no confirmation, but I’m starting to feel it. My kids are putting a bit of pressure on me and I feel like I could go online with them. If I enjoy it, maybe get out and go play some casual cricket somewhere again and not professional IPL stuff or SA tours.”De Villiers said in an interview with journalist Melinda Farrell quoted by Times of India.
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“We are not talking about RCB”
When asked about the similarities regarding his possible return with his former teammate Imran Tahirwho plays franchise cricket after his retirement, De Villiers expressed his admiration for his teammates and hinted at an informal partnership. He joked about including Tahir on his team, calling him one of his favorite players, but clarified that it was nothing serious.
The Proteas star emphasized avoiding the pressures of professional cricket, including RCB or international matches, and focusing on playing purely for fun.
“Maybe I’ll ask him to be on my team wherever I go. Just remember this: he’s one of my favorite players. But nothing serious. We are not talking about RCB and big things. Yes, I don’t want to feel that pressure again. That’s the question. So wherever I go, I’ll have some fun.”he added.
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