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The untold story behind AB de Villiers' sudden exit

The untold story behind AB de Villiers' sudden exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

AB de Villiers revealed that his young son accidentally kicked him in the eye, leading to a decline in vision.

'No ego!' RCB given big warning after IPL 2025 glory

'No ego!' RCB given big warning after IPL 2025 glory

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has urged the team to remain humble and avoid complacency following their IPL victory, while also addressing concerns around player injuries and workload management ahead of the new season.

T20 World Cup Semi-Final, South Africa Vs New Zealand: Markram's Firepower Vs Santner's Spin Mastery

T20 World Cup Semi-Final, South Africa Vs New Zealand: Markram's Firepower Vs Santner's Spin Mastery

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Aiden Markram and Mitchell Santner's individual performances could potentially decide the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

AB de Villiers joins RCB bubble

AB de Villiers joins RCB bubble

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

RCB posted a photo of AB de Villiers on Twitter

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

Ashwin hasn't always got enough credit: AB de Villiers

Ashwin hasn't always got enough credit: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

South African batting great AB de Villiers on Wednesday called Ravichandran Ashwin a legend and said the senior India spinner has not always got enough credit for his service.

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has claimed that star India batter Virat Kohli "spat at him" during a Test match and apologised two years later after being confronted by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers.

Is Suryakumar Yadav better than AB de Villiers?

Is Suryakumar Yadav better than AB de Villiers?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The 33-year-old is virtually assured of his place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies but was out for a duck in his first match of the season against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

AB de Villiers says Kohli MUST change his game or else!

AB de Villiers says Kohli MUST change his game or else!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

RCB has got off to a poor start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, having lost three of their four matches.

Declining eyesight won't stop De Villiers from comeback

Declining eyesight won't stop De Villiers from comeback

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

But in a chat with Melinda Farrell on her YouTube channel, de Villiers let it slip that he wishes to play the game again.

AB de Villiers blames 'Bazball' for Joe Root's poor run

AB de Villiers blames 'Bazball' for Joe Root's poor run

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

AB de Villiers expressed disappointment at star England batter Joe Root's low string of scores during the ongoing Test series against India.

'Emotional Coach Isn't A Good Thing'

'Emotional Coach Isn't A Good Thing'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'Some players will feel comfortable with a former player. Some players will be comfortable with a coach that's never played the game before but he's got a lot of years of experience of coaching the game.'

Bumrah 'outbowled' other Indian bowlers in Vizag: AB de Villiers

Bumrah 'outbowled' other Indian bowlers in Vizag: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

South Africa batting great AB de Villiers has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah for simply "outbowling" his colleagues in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam to help India level the five-match series.

What drives AB de Villiers ahead?

What drives AB de Villiers ahead?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

AB de Villiers admitted that when one plays top-level cricket with big gaps in between, getting back to rhythm takes time.

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Proteas batter played for RCB from 2011-21.

Daryl Mitchell nudges No 1 Virat Kohli off his perch

Daryl Mitchell nudges No 1 Virat Kohli off his perch

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Mitchell, who was instrumental in New Zealand's historic ODI series win over India on January 18, is the new World No 1 batter in ODIs.

Surya should concentrate on consistency: AB de Villiers

Surya should concentrate on consistency: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Amid constant talk of his ABD-like playing style, Surya recently said there can only be one 'Mr 360', but de Villiers himself begged to differ.

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

South Africa's batting great AB de Villiers is clearly disappointed that the ever-growing popularity of T20 Cricket is putting Test cricket 'under pressure'.

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.

'Cockroaches crawling out': ABD defends Rohit, Kohli

'Cockroaches crawling out': ABD defends Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Rohit and Kohli endured a rocky start to the Australia tour with Rohit managing just 8 and 73 in two innings, while Kohli recorded two ducks.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was felicitated with the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by the President Droupadi Murmu on Friday

Reactions to AB de Villiers' shock retirement

Reactions to AB de Villiers' shock retirement

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The BCCI also wrote a few words wishing luck to the former SA captain.

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen smashed the records held by legends Matthew Hayden and Vivian Richards for the most sixes hit by an overseas batter in a Test innings in India.

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat's streak of happiness: Indian batting legend continues scorching run against SA, achieves 11th instance of a remarkable feat

AB de Villiers retires from all forms of cricket

AB de Villiers retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The 37-year-old South African cricketer's decision effectively also ended his association with his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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.

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ab de Villiers, the former South African cricketer has played 114 Tests, scoring 8,756 runs at an average of 50.66, and two wickets. He has played 228 ODIs with 9,577 runs at an average of 53.50, and 7 wickets.

Chhattisgarh man gets surprise calls from Kohli, ABD

Chhattisgarh man gets surprise calls from Kohli, ABD

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The tryst with instant fame began on June 28 when Manish, son of farmer Gajendra Bisi, purchased a new Jio SIM from a mobile shop in Deobhog, around 8 kilometres from his village.

Reset your mind: De Villiers' advice to struggling Kohli

Reset your mind: De Villiers' advice to struggling Kohli

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate AB de Villiers has advised the struggling Indian batter to "reset" his mind

AB de Villiers, Viv reserve ultimate praise for Kohli

AB de Villiers, Viv reserve ultimate praise for Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Kohli was also congratulated by his friend and Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers

Faf du Plessis wants AB de Villiers back!

Faf du Plessis wants AB de Villiers back!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

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.

AB de Villiers's special birthday wish for Kohli

AB de Villiers's special birthday wish for Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

West Indies' batsman Chris Gayle said he hopes for Kohli to win the elusive title for RCB.

'AB de Villiers is the IPL's most impactful player'

'AB de Villiers is the IPL's most impactful player'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

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'.

'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.

South Africa crush Pakistan to lift WCL trophy

South Africa crush Pakistan to lift WCL trophy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

AB de Villiers rolled back the years with a blistering unbeaten century as South Africa Champions crushed Pakistan Champions by 9 wickets to win their maiden World Championship of Legends (WCL) title.

Kohli applauds 'superhuman' AB de Villiers after KKR rout

Kohli applauds 'superhuman' AB de Villiers after KKR rout

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

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.

'Some selectors understand it, some do not'

'Some selectors understand it, some do not'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Former South African batter AB de Villiers hoped that Team India seamer Jasprit Bumrah will carry his red-ball form into the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, but felt the pace spearhead might not feature in all games in the continental tournment.

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cricket enters new era with launch of Test Twenty, a revolutionary 80-over format

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.

Is there anything AB de Villiers cannot do?

Is there anything AB de Villiers cannot do?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

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.