News for 'AB de Villiers'

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.

De Villiers to return for IPL clash against KKR

De Villiers to return for IPL clash against KKR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be bolstered by the return of star batsman AB de Villiers for their Indian Premier League clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Gopal keeping calm after high of dismissing Kohli, ABD

Gopal keeping calm after high of dismissing Kohli, ABD

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Getting Virat Kohli and AB Villiers in same match is a dream for any youngster. It is the best moment of my cricketing career and definitely one of biggest moments of my IPL cricket'

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.

De Villiers on why Kohli is simply the BEST...

De Villiers on why Kohli is simply the BEST...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

South African great AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli's 'personality and mental strength' makes him the best ODI player at the moment.

SA recall de Villiers, Steyn with an eye on India series

SA recall de Villiers, Steyn with an eye on India series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn make their long-awaited return to the South Africa Test squad for the day-night four-day Test match against Zimbabwe to be played at St. George's Park, Port Elizabeth, from December 26 to 29.

'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.

IPL 7: How AB de Villiers's tips helped Duminy

IPL 7: How AB de Villiers's tips helped Duminy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

He himself knows a thing or two about batting in the end overs and Delhi Daredevils' JP Duminy says he has taken tips from his South teammate A B de Villiers, who is considered one of the best finishers in the game.

De Villiers on why RCB struggled against Sunrisers

De Villiers on why RCB struggled against Sunrisers

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

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.

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.

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The issue came to light after Boucher and former spinner Paul Adams testified that the latter was given a nickname which has racial overtones by his national team-mates, including the current head coach.

De Villiers no-committal on return to SA side

De Villiers no-committal on return to SA side

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'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.'

PHOTOS: Fired up De Villiers had aggression on his mind

PHOTOS: Fired up De Villiers had aggression on his mind

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Here are the images of some of the shots that De Villiers played enroute his record-breaking fastest One-Day century.

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

'AB undoubtedly one of cricket's great entertainers'

'AB undoubtedly one of cricket's great entertainers'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The International Cricket Council congratulated former South Africa Test captain AB de Villiers for an illustrious 14-year international career that saw him excel across all three formats of the game.

De Villiers quits as South Africa Test captain

De Villiers quits as South Africa Test captain

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

AB de Villiers has resigned as South Africa's Test captain, opening the way for childhood friend Faf du Plessis to take over on a permanent basis.

AB is a freak; greatest of all time, says RCB coach Katich

AB is a freak; greatest of all time, says RCB coach Katich

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers head coach Simon Katich was all praise for the South African after he single-handedly won the IPL game against Rajasthan Royals for them, in Dubai on Saturday.

Can Afridi eclipse De Villiers's fastest ODI ton record?

Can Afridi eclipse De Villiers's fastest ODI ton record?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Pakistan's veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi has admitted that he would like to eclipse the record set by the swashbuckling South African skipper AB de Villiers, who hit the fastest One-Day International century.

De Villiers rested for ODI series in Bangladesh

De Villiers rested for ODI series in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

South Africa have released captain AB de Villiers from their one-day international squad in Bangladesh ahead of the three-match series starting in Mirpur on Friday.

AB's autobiography set to make a splash in India

AB's autobiography set to make a splash in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

South Africa cricket team captain AB de Villiers is 'incredibly humbled' by the huge response his autobiography has been getting in India even before it's launch there next week.

Rendezvous with batting superstars Kohli & AB

Rendezvous with batting superstars Kohli & AB

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Two of the world's best batsmen- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are on top of the run charts in IPL 9. Scoring a half-century in each of their four innings till now, Kohli and de Villiers have been in prolific form for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Catch RCB's dynamic duo in a special conversation with IPLT20.com

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

'However, to be fair, the history books will record that it was the BCCI that got the job done and, in 2008, created the tournament that transformed the game'

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

AB de Villiers made this offer in May, barely 24 hours before the final squad for this ongoing showpiece in the UK was to be announced by Cricket South Africa.

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.

Kohli declares AB the 'best in the world'

Kohli declares AB the 'best in the world'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

India's batting superstar and RCB captain was full of praise for AB de Villiers, who guided his team to a fighting victory over Gujarat Lions and advance into the final of IPL 9. Appreciating AB's whirlwind knock of 79 not out from 47 balls, Kohli said that the Proteas batsman was the 'best in the world'. Kohli, who was dismissed for a duck in the qualifier against Gujarat, has been in the form of his life, scoring as many as four hundreds in the ongoing IPL season. "Unbelievable, can't believe I'm the winning captain," Kohli said after the match.

De Villiers deconstructs RCB's big loss against DC

De Villiers deconstructs RCB's big loss against DC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'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'

When AB, Dev, Siraj, Virat went to school...

When AB, Dev, Siraj, Virat went to school...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Yuzvendra Chahal, Rashid Khan and Devdutt Padikkal react to Virat Kohli's hilarious post.

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.

PICS: De Villiers fires RCB to thrilling win over Royals

PICS: De Villiers fires RCB to thrilling win over Royals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai.

PICS: Harshal, AB earn Bangalore last-ball win over Mumbai

PICS: Harshal, AB earn Bangalore last-ball win over Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat defending champions Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in the Indian Premier League opener, in Chennai, on Friday.

Markram, De Villiers shine in three-team slogathon

Markram, De Villiers shine in three-team slogathon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

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

De Villiers relishing captaincy challenge

De Villiers relishing captaincy challenge

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

AB de Villiers may at first seem an odd choice to lead South Africa's limited-overs sides since his only previous experience as a captain was at school and even then he did not enjoy it.

De Villiers guides Royal Challengers home

De Villiers guides Royal Challengers home

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

AB de Villiers smashed a blistering unbeaten half century as Royal Challengers Banglaore thumped debutantes Kochi Tuskers Kerala by six wickets in their Indian Premier League in Kochi on Saturday.

De Villiers leads SA to series win

De Villiers leads SA to series win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

AB de Villiers returned to form with a brisk half-century which helped South Africa to complete a 62-run win and a 2-1 series victory over New Zealand on Wednesday.

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.

PHOTOS: AB's baby, parents witness his landmark 100-Test in Bengaluru

PHOTOS: AB's baby, parents witness his landmark 100-Test in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

It is his 100th Test appearance and AB de Villiers's family made sure they were all with him in Bengaluru on his special day.

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.

PHOTOS: Kohli, De Villiers help RCB end losing run

PHOTOS: Kohli, De Villiers help RCB end losing run

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers hit half-centuries to overshadow Chris Gayle's unbeaten 99 as Royal Challengers finally snapped their six-match losing streak with a eight-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab.

PIX: RCB slay Kings with De Villiers blitz

PIX: RCB slay Kings with De Villiers blitz

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Bengaluru.

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers keep RCB's hopes alive

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers keep RCB's hopes alive

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore lived to fight another day in the Indian Premier League as the star duo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers shared a scintillating 118-run stand off 64 balls to script a five wicket win over Delhi Daredevils