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RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'

AB de Villiers backs India to do well in Australia

AB de Villiers backs India to do well in Australia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

South African great AB de Villiers believes India 'have a very good chance' of beating Australia in the upcoming away series notwithstanding their recent losses overseas.

'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to back Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to stay with the franchise for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025.

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Maxwell upset Kohli with a gesture in a Test match...

ABD frustrated with 'data-driven pundits' criticising Kohli's strike-rate

ABD frustrated with 'data-driven pundits' criticising Kohli's strike-rate

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Former Proteas star AB de Villiers heaped praised on Virat Kohli, hailing him as 'one of the best' players to ever play the game.

AB de Villiers most complete batsman of modern era. Do you agree?

AB de Villiers most complete batsman of modern era. Do you agree?

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Former India star VVS Laxman feels AB de Villiers, without an iota of doubt, is the most complete batsman in the modern era, who has three to four shots in his repertoire for every delivery.

ABD believes South Africa's time has come for T20 WC glory

ABD believes South Africa's time has come for T20 WC glory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Taking to his social media account, de Villiers expressed his excitement, calling it a 'moment of truth' for the team.

'AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen in the world'

'AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen in the world'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Parthiv Patel, who won Man of the Match award for his half-century against Mumbai Indians, has showered encomiums on AB de Villiers for calming the roughed up proceedings.

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

One of the most stylish batters, Rahul admitted that in his younger days he often tried to be something he was not.

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Speaking to ICC in an interview, Cook said that the game has certainly made a big jump in regards to what is possible in Tests.

'Dhoni should lead CSK, not Gaikwad'

'Dhoni should lead CSK, not Gaikwad'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

CSK have won five titles under Dhoni's leadership and the two share a bond like no other.

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

England star Joe Root is cementing his status as one of the greatest players as he achieved new career-high rating in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.

IPL PHOTOS: AB de Villiers takes Royal Challengers Bangalore into final

IPL PHOTOS: AB de Villiers takes Royal Challengers Bangalore into final

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Lions by four wickets to enter the final of the Indian Premier League.

SEE: AB de Villiers is having fun!

SEE: AB de Villiers is having fun!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

It was his first practice session in a while, and A B de Villiers relished every bit.

My main aim is to get to that 2019 World Cup: AB de Villiers

My main aim is to get to that 2019 World Cup: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has ruled himself out of the team's three-Test series in New Zealand in March, but insists he is not retiring from the longest format of the game.

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

Biggest transfer in IPL history? AB teases Rohit's move

Biggest transfer in IPL history? AB teases Rohit's move

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

AB de Villiers said that if Mumbai Indians (MI) star and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma moves to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), it would be a massive headline-making move

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Why making the IPL final is 'a great honour' for AB de Villiers

Why making the IPL final is 'a great honour' for AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 May 2016

AB de Villiers played a match-winning knock of 79 not out from just 47 balls against Gujarat in the Qualifier 1 match to help RCB stage one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the tournament, after the hosts were reduced to 29 for five at one stage chasing 160 for victory.

ABD confirms: Virushka expecting 2nd child

ABD confirms: Virushka expecting 2nd child

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma married in December 2017 and had their first child, daughter Vamika in January 2021.

Delhi didn't keep promise to retain me; not a nice feeling: ABD

Delhi didn't keep promise to retain me; not a nice feeling: ABD

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

One of the greatest batters of modern era, AB de Villiers has revealed that he was snubbed by erstwhile Delhi Daredevils after spending three seasons at the IPL franchise.

Kohli: De Villiers Shared 'False Information'

Kohli: De Villiers Shared 'False Information'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A B de Villiers said he made a 'terrible mistake' in sharing information about Virat Kohli's private life on social media.

We don't cheat and it's as simple as that, asserts AB de Villiers

We don't cheat and it's as simple as that, asserts AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

After South Africa were penalised five runs for ball tampering against Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai on Friday, AB de Villiers insisted the Proteas were not cheats.

IPL: De Villiers slams Pandya's 'ego-driven' captaincy

IPL: De Villiers slams Pandya's 'ego-driven' captaincy

Rediff.com10 May 2024

AB de Villiers believes a lot of experienced Mumbai Indians players don't buy into Hardik Pandya's style of captaincy.

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season

Surya might have to sit out for a few more matches: BCCI source

Surya might have to sit out for a few more matches: BCCI source

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

World's number one T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav will skip a few more IPL matches as he continues to recover from a sports hernia surgery with the National Cricket Academy (NCA) keeping a watch on his progress.

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Kohli has not played competitive cricket in almost two months after opting out of the recently-concluded Test series against England at home

'Rohit Sharma is a fighter, he never backs down'

'Rohit Sharma is a fighter, he never backs down'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

De Villiers also recollected how Rohit took on fierce South African pacers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel during a Durban Test.

Game-changer Maxwell will shape cricket's future

Game-changer Maxwell will shape cricket's future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Andrew McDonald believes Glenn Maxwell's breath-taking shotmaking will inspire a new generation of cricketers.

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team

Warner calls time on World Cups, focuses on IPL

Warner calls time on World Cups, focuses on IPL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'It's time now to keep playing as much IPL and franchise cricket as I can'

IPL: Aussie batting sensation Fraser-McGurk joins Delhi Capitals

IPL: Aussie batting sensation Fraser-McGurk joins Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

He replaces South African pacer Lungisani Ngidi, who was ruled out of IPL 2024 with injury.

Will play IPL until I can't walk anymore: Maxwell

Will play IPL until I can't walk anymore: Maxwell

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'You're rubbing shoulders with AB (de Villiers) and Virat (Kohli) for two months, talking to them while watching other games. It's just the greatest learning experience that any player could ask for.'

Kohli's Return: Rohit-Agarkar Meet

Kohli's Return: Rohit-Agarkar Meet

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'They are trying hard to get Virat Kohli to come back because the series is missing him.'

One team I always want to beat is RCB: Gambhir

One team I always want to beat is RCB: Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

With Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli set to clash, the KKR mentor opened up about his dislike for the RCB team.

Can India overcome home turf jitters in World Cup?

Can India overcome home turf jitters in World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India has a strong squad but their only worry would be expectations of a home ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

'Dynamic, aggressive' Pant yet to match Gilchrist

'Dynamic, aggressive' Pant yet to match Gilchrist

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

However, the 26-year-old's comparison with Gilchrist can wait.

'After all the heartbreak, now is South Africa's time'

'After all the heartbreak, now is South Africa's time'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

South Africa have an aching relationship with World Cup semi-finals, dating back to 1992. AB de Villiers had a close encounter with heartbreak in 2015. Now, he is hopeful that the current team will finally absolve his country of all the past pain.

Why Sanju Samson holds key in South Africa

Why Sanju Samson holds key in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

AB de Villiers shared insights on Sanju Samson's inclusion

Kohli's consistency, Gayle's power: T20 World Cup legends shine

Kohli's consistency, Gayle's power: T20 World Cup legends shine

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Here's a rundown on the leading run-getters and the ones with best strike rates in the T20 showpiece.