News for '-ab-de-villiers'

Kohli gets voted into People's World Cup XI

Kohli gets voted into People's World Cup XI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

He is the only Indian to make the list that includes three South Africans including record-breaking captain AB de Villiers. Check out the team...

De Villiers is back to torment Australia

De Villiers is back to torment Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

South Africa's talismanic captain AB de Villiers has recovered from injury and been included in the Proteas squad for the One-day series at home against Australia starting later this month.

Smith praises 'versatile' Buttler

Smith praises 'versatile' Buttler

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Jos is obviously an unbelievable player at the top but I also believe that he has got the capabilities to do things that AB de Villiers, Pollard, Hardik Pandya can do at the back end. I think those kinds of players at the back end win you games.'

The secret behind Unadkat's successful comeback...

The secret behind Unadkat's successful comeback...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Jaydev Unadkat was both relieved and delighted after Zakir Hasan became his maiden Test wicket.

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Free-scoring batsman AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the first three One-Day Internationals against India through injury.

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher is not pleased that India, Australia and England are "marginalising" other boards to enjoy complete hegemony.

How Dhoni's tips helped Natarajan improve his bowling

How Dhoni's tips helped Natarajan improve his bowling

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Left-arm yorker specialist Thangarasu Natarajan says former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's advice to bowl slow bouncers and cutters during his breakout IPL season last year helped him get better at his craft.

IPL Extras: 'De Villiers has changed the pattern of T20 batting'

IPL Extras: 'De Villiers has changed the pattern of T20 batting'

Rediff.com6 May 2014

He has been one of the most consistent performers in T20 cricket but JP Duminy feels that it is his compatriot AB de Villiers, who has changed the landscape of T20 batsmanship with his innovative shot-making.

Check out the shock inclusion in Ponting's all-time IPL XI

Check out the shock inclusion in Ponting's all-time IPL XI

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting picked Indian stalwart Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain of his all-time Indian Premier League XI, which comprises seven Indians and four foreigners.

Stats: Interesting numbers from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played in Bengaluru

Stats: Interesting numbers from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1.

De Villiers's 21 ODI tons have come at a strike-rate of more than 100!

De Villiers's 21 ODI tons have come at a strike-rate of more than 100!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

India lost the opening One-Day International against South Africa by 5 runs on Sunday. Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from the match played in Kanpur ...

Du Plessis named South Africa captain for NZ T20

Du Plessis named South Africa captain for NZ T20

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Faf du Plessis will lead South Africa in the three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand later this month to free regular limited overs skipper AB de Villiers from the burden of captaincy, the cricket board said on Thursday.

Watch out for Shikhar Dhawan 2.0

Watch out for Shikhar Dhawan 2.0

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Dhawan said that he has made a conscious effort to improve his strike rate, especially in the middle-overs.

De Kock axed; Steyn, De Villiers recalled for New Zealand one-dayers

De Kock axed; Steyn, De Villiers recalled for New Zealand one-dayers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers have been recalled to South Africa's One-day international side for the visit of New Zealand later this month, but young wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has been axed after a poor run of form in Bangladesh.

PICS: Williamson, Holder shine as SRH eliminate RCB

PICS: Williamson, Holder shine as SRH eliminate RCB

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Abu Dhabi.

PIX: Gaikwad, Curran sizzle as Super Kings stun Royal Challengers

PIX: Gaikwad, Curran sizzle as Super Kings stun Royal Challengers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Images from Sunday's Indian Premier League between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai.

Gayle has most number of sixes to his credit in World Cup

Gayle has most number of sixes to his credit in World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Gayle who has featured in his 27th World Cup match who had hammered 37 sixes in his 23 World Cup appearances.

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

When Kohli asked Jamieson to bowl with the Dukes to him in the nets, the New Zealander did not fall for that trick.

SEE: Inside Kohli's RCB dressing room

SEE: Inside Kohli's RCB dressing room

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Kohli's RCB celebrated their second IPL victory on Monday.

Gayle, De Villiers guide RCB to six wickets win over Pune

Gayle, De Villiers guide RCB to six wickets win over Pune

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Phenomenal hitting by Chris Gayle and a brilliant batting at the rear by AB de Villiers and Saurabh Tiwary capped a fantastic chase by Royal Challengers Bangalore as they beat Pune Warriors by six wickets in an IPL match in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Are Tattoos Secret To Kohli-Faf Magic?

Are Tattoos Secret To Kohli-Faf Magic?

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'We almost have 900 runs together this season.' 'Very similar to how I used to feel with AB and me batting together.'

Combating COVID-19: Kohli, De Villiers to auction their kits

Combating COVID-19: Kohli, De Villiers to auction their kits

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

AB de Villiers revealed that he would be auctioning his and Virat Kohli's kits from the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Lions for raising funds to aid the battle against the coronavirus. During a live session on Instagram with former South African captain and RCB teammate AB de Villiers, Kohli said winning the tournament remains the goal but he would not leave the team irrespective of the results.

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'David Warner leads from the front. He is not going to give up until the tournament is over. So expect a bounce-back from them.'

De Villiers named South Africa's full-time Test skipper

De Villiers named South Africa's full-time Test skipper

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

AB de Villiers has been appointed as the South Africa's Test captain on a permanent basis after the national selectors unanimously decided to choose the swashbuckling batsman to lead the nation through a transitional phase.

'Very aggressive, very impressive, very Virat Kohli'

'Very aggressive, very impressive, very Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews tweeted: 'Take a bow @imVkohli. Form is temporary class is permanent! Fabulous knock. Keep shining.'

How AB made batting easy for Stoinis

How AB made batting easy for Stoinis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis played a crucial role as Royal Challengers Bangalore registered their first victory in IPL-12, in Mohali, on Saturday. The Virat Kohli-led side beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets to end their run of six straight defeats.

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.

'Big occasion man', Kohli gets praise from this cricket great

'Big occasion man', Kohli gets praise from this cricket great

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Drawing a comparison with legends such as Brian Lara and Vivian Richards, Waugh said Kohli has shown all the traits of a great batsman.

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

South Africa unchanged for final two England Tests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

South Africa have named an unchanged squad for the remaining two Tests against England as AB de Villiers prepares to lead the five-day team for the first time in Johannesburg on Thursday.

The beginning of the end for Boucher?

The beginning of the end for Boucher?

Rediff.com19 May 2010

AB de Villiers will take over wicketkeeping duties from Mark Boucher for the limited-overs series against the West Indies. South Africa captain Graeme Smith announced the decision, saying it was prompted by the team's focus on next year's World Cup in the subcontinent.

De Villiers to sit out of Champions League T20

De Villiers to sit out of Champions League T20

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Delhi Daredevils will miss the services of AB de Villiers in their Champions League campaign as Cricket South Africa (CSA) has withdrawn the middle-order batsman from the Twenty20 tournament due to a lower back pain.

T20 World Cup: Which keeper has most dismissals

T20 World Cup: Which keeper has most dismissals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

With the T20 World Cup underway, let us takes a look at interesting facts and trivia about the tournament from its previous editions.

RCB skipper Kohli 'feeling optimistic' ahead of IPL 2021

RCB skipper Kohli 'feeling optimistic' ahead of IPL 2021

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

RCB batsman AB de Villiers can still sense the momentum which his side gained in the 13th edition of the IPL in UAE.

De Villiers suggests shorter innings break to avoid slow over-rate

De Villiers suggests shorter innings break to avoid slow over-rate

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

AB de Villiers has said the Indian Premier League (IPL) should do away with large fines for slow over rates and shorten innings breaks to 10 minutes

Padikkal wants to emulate 'big-match' player Gambhir

Padikkal wants to emulate 'big-match' player Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

In an interaction with ANI, Padikkal opened up on his goals in the ongoing season, his bond with stalwarts like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers and he also spoke about why he idolises 2011 World Cup-winning hero Gautam Gambhir.

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Opener Reeza Hendricks, wicketkeeper Dane Vilas, spinner Aaron Phangiso and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who have all previously represented the country in the limited overs formats, picked for Bangladesh Tests

South Africa's 'blockathon' approach against India; yae or nay?

South Africa's 'blockathon' approach against India; yae or nay?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Former West Indies batting great Brian Lara has criticized South Africa's 'blockathon' approach against India during the fourth and final Test at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, in New Delhi.

De Villiers returns to lead South Africa in ODIs

De Villiers returns to lead South Africa in ODIs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

South Africa have recalled fit-again batsman AB de Villiers to captain their one-day international side in the five-match home series against Sri Lanka.

IPL: RCB, Punjab Kings in battle for play-offs

IPL: RCB, Punjab Kings in battle for play-offs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Punjab Kings kept their prospects of making the play-offs alive after a a five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai on Friday. They are placed fifth with 12 points, after five wins and seven defeats. Victory in Sunday's outing will certainly enhance their chances.

PICS: Royal Challengers too good for Knight Riders

PICS: Royal Challengers too good for Knight Riders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Chennai.