Ab De Villers
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AB de Villiers shares key advice to MS Dhoni before IPL 2026, believes Samson is ready to take over
Cricket | Mar 17, 2026, 05:42 PM ISTAB de Villiers advises MS Dhoni to bat higher in IPL 2026, warning that batting at eight or nine limits his impact. He praises Sanju Samson as the ideal long-term successor, following CSK’s blockbuster trade that brought Samson in for Jadeja and Curran.
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5 Things that changed for South Africa and Australia since 2018
Sports | Aug 09, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTSouth Africa have toured Australia for their first white-ball tour since 2018. Over the past seven years, a significant amount has changed in cricket for both countries. Let us have a look at five things that have changed for South Africa and Australia's cricket since 2018:
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Fastest century against India in Tests, Jamie Smith sits fourth with unbeaten 184 at Edgbaston
Sports | Jul 04, 2025, 11:13 PM ISTCheck out the list of the fastest centuries against India in Test cricket. Jamie Smith with his unbeaten knock of 184 runs at Edgbaston stands fourth on the list.
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Virat Kohli doesn’t have to up his strike rate in IPL 2025, says AB de Villiers: Here’s why
Cricket | Mar 18, 2025, 08:19 PM ISTFormer cricketer AB de Villiers revealed the reason why Virat Kohli doesn't need to change his strike rate in the upcoming edition of the IPL. He also expects the star cricketer to score plenty of runs in the season.
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AB de Villiers set for cricket return, to lead South Africa in World Championship of Legends
Cricket | Jan 28, 2025, 03:53 PM ISTAB de Villiers is set to lead South Africa in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends. The 40-year-old announced his retirement in 2022 after complaining of losing his vision. However, he got better and is now ready to play cricket again.
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RCB to retire 17 and 333 jersey numbers in honour of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle
Cricket | Mar 18, 2023, 01:19 PM ISTAB de Villiers and Chris Gayle are absolute legends not only in IPL but also at the international level. RCB will also induct them in Hall of Fame on March 26
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AB de Villiers reacts on Virat Kohli's 71st international 100; Says he knew something was brewing
Cricket | Sep 08, 2022, 10:12 PM ISTTo be precise, Kohli's 71st international 100 came after 2 years, 9 months and 16 days.
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IPL 2022: AB De Villiers confirms his return to tournament next year
Cricket | May 24, 2022, 11:42 PM ISTDe Villiers who retired from all forms of cricket in 2021, had been a big part of RCB family.
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ABD, Smith accused of prejudicial conduct in Social Justice and Nation-Building commission report
Cricket | Dec 15, 2021, 08:23 PM ISTThe report has recommended for the appointment of a permanent ombudsman to deal with race and gender-based complaints in South Africa cricket.
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IPL 2020: We saw a superhuman bat today, RCB skipper Virat Kohli on De Villiers
Cricket | Oct 12, 2020, 11:44 PM ISTRCB skipper Virat Kohli left in awe of AB de Villiers cracker of an innings of 33-ball 77 against Kolkata Knight Riders in big 82-run win.
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IPL 2020: RCB bowlers hand KKR 82-run drubbing after De Villiers fireworks
Cricket | Oct 13, 2020, 12:00 AM ISTSpinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar turn architects of the win after De Villiers’ 33-ball 77 powers RCB to 194/2.
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IPL 2020: Massive respect for Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers for tribute to COVID heroes, says Kaif
Cricket | Sep 21, 2020, 05:43 PM ISTThe Delhi Capitals assistant coach appreciates the two ambassadors of the game for spreading message of humanity and generosity by naming COVID heroes on RCB jersrey.
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Not leaving RCB till the time I am playing IPL: Virat Kohli tells AB de Villiers
Cricket | Apr 24, 2020, 08:49 PM ISTKohli said winning the tournament remains the goal but he would not leave the team irrespective of the results.
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AB de Villiers reveals how he talked Faf du Plessis out of signing Kolpak deal
Cricket | May 19, 2019, 04:06 PM ISTAB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis are close friends, and the former revealed how he stopped du Plessis from signing a Kolpak deal.
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Delhi Capitals' investment in youth has been rewarded: AB de Villiers
Cricket | May 10, 2019, 05:01 PM ISTRCB's explosive batsman AB De Villiers praised Delhi Capitals' long-term planning of investing in young cricketers.
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli chill with AB De Villiers and family on Sunday afternoon, pics go viral
Celebrities | Apr 08, 2019, 09:23 AM ISTVirat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen spending their Sunday afternoon with cricketer AB De Villiers and his family.
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AB de Villiers ruled out of remaining part of PSL due to back injury
Cricket | Mar 04, 2019, 09:22 PM ISTAB de Villiers returned to South Africa after the UAE matches and was supposed to fly to Pakistan.
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2018 Mzansi Super League: AB de Villiers appointed captain of Tshwane Spartans
Cricket | Nov 14, 2018, 03:56 PM ISTAB de Villiers had retired from international cricket in May earlier this year but has continued to play T20 competitions around the globe
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AB de Villiers hopes for better show in IPL 2019 from RCB
Cricket | Nov 13, 2018, 04:29 PM ISTAB de Villiers retired from international cricket earlier this year but will be playing T20 competitions around the globe.
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The curious case of Sarfaraz Khan
Cricket | May 20, 2018, 05:13 PM ISTRCB management shocked everyone when they retained uncapped batsman Sarfaraz Khan over explosive hitters Chris Gayle and KL Rahul, but his performance was not up to the mark this season.