Coach Darren Lehmann said Brisbane had been keen to re-sign the South African, who is currently playing in the Indian Premier League, but factors emerged that "changed everyone's plans".
Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons with Punjab Kings where the middle-order batter scored 827 runs in the world's richest Twenty20 league.
West Indies' batsman Chris Gayle said he hopes for Kohli to win the elusive title for RCB.
CSK have won five titles under Dhoni's leadership and the two share a bond like no other.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli described team-mate AB de Villiers's unbeaten 33-ball 73, which set up a comprehensive victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Monday, as "superhuman" effort.
'There's a lot that needs to happen before that becomes reality, but I would love to'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting".
Suryakumar Yadav received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius.
Versatile South African cricketer AB de Villiers on Sunday said it will be 'fantastic' to make an international comeback ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year.
Former Proteas star AB de Villiers heaped praised on Virat Kohli, hailing him as 'one of the best' players to ever play the game.
Maxwell upset Kohli with a gesture in a Test match...
Washington Sundar is in awe of AB de Villiers and feels that the South African swashbuckler's legendary ability to perform multiple tasks, including wicket-keeping, lend balance to the IPL side.
One of the most stylish batters, Rahul admitted that in his younger days he often tried to be something he was not.
'I am uncertain about giving a definite answer because I have been very hurt and burned in the past. Then people will again think I have turned my back on our country. I can't just walk into the team.'
For a few matches last year, AB de Villiers donned the wicketkeeping gloves and he is expected to do the same this year
RCB All Star legend A B de Villiers had earlier called Jacks a 'complete package' and the X-factor RCB desperately needed.
Meanwhile, South Africa have included uncapped off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen and seamer Lizaad Williams in their squad for the two-Test series in the West Indies that starts on June 10.
Royals Challengers Bangalore are experiencing one of its finest IPL seasons and batting maestro AB de Villiers says his team wants to top the points table on its way to the play-offs of the ongoing edition.
'We did not bat well and we were not able to string any partnership. We were expecting a little dew and it would have made it difficult for the Delhi bowlers. Look, it was a fair game and it was dry throughout the 40 overs, Delhi were a better team against us. We were thinking that the dew might come in and that is why we opted to chase'
The BCCI also wrote a few words wishing luck to the former SA captain.
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.
AB de Villiers along with Imran Tahir and Chris Morris have now been given a deadline to make themselves available if they want to make the cut to South Africa's squad for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup.
'See you soon, Wankhede,' Hardik tweeted a selfie with the World Cup trophy on his arrival at Mumbai airport.
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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli says with the South African batsman around the opposition knows they have a slim chance, 'and there's a good reason for that'.
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell attributed his return to form to IPL teammates Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, saying he has reaped rich dividends by spending time with the duo during his stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the UAE.
It was his first practice session in a while, and A B de Villiers relished every bit.
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has confirmed that AB de Villiers is in talks with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to play the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings for a record 15th season during IPL 2024, starting later this month.
Her entire cricketing journey flashed before former spinner Neetu David's eyes when she became only the second Indian woman to be inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's senior batsman AB de Villiers described losing three matches in a row as a "terrible feeling" with a dip in form towards the end of the league stage jeopardising their IPL play-off spot.
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.
Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super League.
The Indian captain described De Villiers, who was criticised for picking and choosing international assignments after announcing his retirement last year, as the "most honest and committed" person.
New South African captain AB de Villiers said he is still motivated to perform in all forms of international cricket and hopes the responsibility of being appointed South Africa Test captain will improve his performances. But confirmed there was 'a bit of truth' in rumours he was considering retirement.
South African stalwarts AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn still have plenty to offer at this year's Indian Premier League despite their recent lack of involvement in top-level cricket, Royal Challengers Bangalore team director Mike Hesson said.
The South African trio of AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Chris Morris arrived in Dubai in the wee hours of Saturday to join their Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates for the upcoming Indian Premier League.
The retired AB de Villiers will be considered for a place in the South African T20 World Cup squad only if he shows good form and proves himself to be the "best man for the job", says the team's head coach Mark Boucher. Soon after taking charge as South Africa's head coach in December last year, Boucher said he may try to persuade a few recent retirees, including de Villiers, to return to the South Africa squad ahead of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia in October-November.
Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Bengaluru.
Cricket South Africa is hopeful the unique format may catch on, though for many the jury will be out as the slogathon produced entertainment off the bat
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