Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli hinted on the return of South African nice AB de Villiers subsequent 12 months within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
De Villiers joined RCB in 2011 and scored 4491 runs in 170 innings, together with 37 half-centuries and a few a whole bunch in 11 seasons with the three-time IPL finalists.
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AB de Villiers retired from all types of cricket final 12 months
With 156 IPL matches, he’s the second-most capped participant after Virat Kohli in RCB colours.
On November 9, 2021, the previous South African participant introduced retirement from all codecs of the sport together with IPL.
De Villiers amassed 313 runs from 15 matches on the strike fee of 148.34 within the IPL 2021. De Villiers had pledged to assist RCB all through his life whereas saying his retirement in a video message.
AB de Villiers will hopefully be right here subsequent 12 months in some capability: Virat Kohli
In a latest chat with Mr. Nags (Danish Sait) in a video uploaded on RCB’s social media platforms, Kohli, who’s the shut aide of de Villiers, stated the South African may be part of the franchise subsequent 12 months however didn’t exactly point out wherein position.
“I miss him loads. I communicate to him often, fairly often. He retains messaging me,” Kohli stated within the video.
“He was within the US just lately watching golf. Augusta Masters is what I heard it was referred to as. So he instructed me he was there experiencing it together with his family and friends.
“So we keep in contact and he’s very keenly watching RCB and hopefully (might be) right here subsequent 12 months in some capability,” the previous RCB captain added.
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It may very well be predicted that the previous RCB and South African participant may be part of the franchise in a training position – both as a batting coach or the mentor of the workforce.
De Villiers’ different shut pal and long-time South Africa teammate Faf du Plessis took over as RCB skipper in IPL 2022.
RCB have gained seven of their 12 league matches within the event to date and at the moment is slotted within the fourth place of the desk. They are going to face Punjab Kings of their subsequent match on Could 13.
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