News for 'AB de Villiers'

De Villiers hopes for RCB to build on momentum

De Villiers hopes for RCB to build on momentum

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Been playing around with the guys a bit, I'm also feeling like a young kid ready to go again, very excited to play cricket again.'

De Villiers pulls out of Big Bash League

De Villiers pulls out of Big Bash League

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

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".

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 ton record: Jaffer

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 ton record: Jaffer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Former South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs, who is the brand ambassador of the ICBT20, echoed Jaffer's views, staying that Kohli has a lot of cricket left in him.

Rohit trails Kohli as he attains new landmark in IPL

Rohit trails Kohli as he attains new landmark in IPL

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

This season, Rohit has scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.

Turning point: A B de Villiers' stunning attack

Turning point: A B de Villiers' stunning attack

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

IPL 2021 got off to a perfect start as A B de Villiers' stunning late assault helped Royal Challengers Bangalore upset champions Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball finish in the opening game in Chennai on Friday.

'This guy is going to lead RCB for a long time'

'This guy is going to lead RCB for a long time'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Indian superstar Virat Kohli has backed newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar to lead the side for a long time.

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when IPL 2025 gets under way on Saturday.

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are the first opening pair in the history of T20 cricket to chase 200 or more twice.

De Villiers predicts T20 World Cup winner...

De Villiers predicts T20 World Cup winner...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The whole batting line-up and team are talented. I am looking forward to them having a good game against England, which is their biggest test. If they win the semi-finals, they will lift the trophy.'

AB reacts to Kohli's scoop shot

AB reacts to Kohli's scoop shot

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The shot came in the 15th over. Kohli moved across the stumps, made room to scoop Andrew Tye's ball over fine leg for a maximum.

Kohli recalls time when de Villiers decided to quit

Kohli recalls time when de Villiers decided to quit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Kohli and de Villers -- the two talismans had raised the batting standards in the IPL year after year and shattered numerous records along the way.

The numbers that defined AB

The numbers that defined AB

Rediff.com25 May 2018

His records are a true measure of the skill and brilliance he brought to the crease, says Rajneesh Gupta.

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'There's a lot that needs to happen before that becomes reality, but I would love to'

Maxwell, AB were the difference against KKR: Kohli

Maxwell, AB were the difference against KKR: Kohli

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

"Maxi has taken to this team like a duck to water. AB loves the team and they were the difference today," Kohli said, at the post-match presentation.

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Reaction to South African AB de Villiers smashing the fastest ever one-day century in 31 balls against the West Indies at The Wanderers on Sunday.

De Villiers wants to play for South Africa in T20 World Cup

De Villiers wants to play for South Africa in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

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.

PIC: De Villiers captures Kohli-Anushka

PIC: De Villiers captures Kohli-Anushka

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

With the backdrop of an orange hue of a glorious sun, at an undisclosed location Viru and Anushka are seen submerged in water, drowned in each other. It's the perfect click at a perfect moment, a heart-stealer.

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with Indian maestro Virat Kohli aptly summing up his greatness by calling him the "best player of our times".

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

Rediff.com3 May 2024

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".

De Villiers denies claims of captaincy offer

De Villiers denies claims of captaincy offer

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The former captain said that he will only make a comeback if he feels that he is good enough to play at the international level even though he has been a regular on franchise circuit.

De Villiers was in line to make comeback with T20 World Cup: de Kock

De Villiers was in line to make comeback with T20 World Cup: de Kock

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

South Africa's captain in the shortest format Quinton de Kock said AB de Villiers could have come out of international retirement for the T20 World Cup 2020, which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

South Africa must do anything to win the T20 World Cup to held later this year, including exploring the option of bringing back the great AB de Villiers from retirement, former player Jonty Rhodes said. The 36-year-old de Villiers hasn't played international cricket for nearly two years, having announced his retirement in May 2018. It was later revealed that he made an offer to play the 50-over World Cup last year, but was turned down by the national selectors.

Top Performer: AB all the way!

Top Performer: AB all the way!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

AB de Villiers's breathtaking strokeplay powered RCB to victory against the Delhi Daredevils.

Will retired de Villiers get T20 World Cup call up?

Will retired de Villiers get T20 World Cup call up?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

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.

SEE: De Villiers all praise for Kohli's captaincy

SEE: De Villiers all praise for Kohli's captaincy

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A B de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain Virat Kohli sets the right example by leading from the front.

De Villiers won't make SA return for T20 World Cup

De Villiers won't make SA return for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2021

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.

How Harpreet planned AB and Kohli's wicket

How Harpreet planned AB and Kohli's wicket

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Brar clean-bowled Kohli and Maxwell and then set up an off-side trap to force De Villiers into trying a lofted shot without any success.

RCB eyeing top of points table finish: De Villiers

RCB eyeing top of points table finish: De Villiers

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

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.

Injured de Villiers out of action till December

Injured de Villiers out of action till December

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the one-day international and Test series against Australia after failing to recover from an elbow injury.

Atherton, Hussain hail 'Best ODI player of all-time'

Atherton, Hussain hail 'Best ODI player of all-time'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain believe that Virat Kohli is probably the best batter in ODI history.

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

When South Africa's AB de Villiers scored the quickest century on Sunday, he broke more than just an ODI record. Here is how the South African has rewritten cricketing history.

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.

PHOTOS: Kohli, AB unveil RCB's jersey for IPL 12

PHOTOS: Kohli, AB unveil RCB's jersey for IPL 12

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

They unveiled the home and away jersey's in Bengaluru.

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.

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.

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.

De Villiers, Steyn and Morris join RCB teammates in Dubai

De Villiers, Steyn and Morris join RCB teammates in Dubai

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

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.

Kohli empathises with out-of-form De Villiers

Kohli empathises with out-of-form De Villiers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

When you have set standards for yourself and then people get shocked (because of poor form)!

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Are things 'slipping away' from Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has painted a grim picture of Rohit Sharma's current form, saying "things are slipping away" from the senior batter who has reached a point in his career where he has to "push himself every morning".

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.