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In a surprising revelation, the former South Africa cricket star Villiers A possible return to cricket was hinted at. However, fans Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) exist Indian Premier League (IPL) There will be disappointment as de Villiers has explicitly ruled out a return to the IPL or professional cricket. The legendary batsman, who retired from international cricket in 2018 and last played for RCB in the 2021 IPL season, shared his thoughts during a recent interaction.
No IPL, no RCB: AB de Villiers prefers casual approach
De Villiers hinted that he might return to recreational cricket, encouraged by his children. He mentioned that he was motivated to visit the Nets with them and possibly play in some informal matches for fun, while ruling out a return to professional cricket, including playing in the IPL with RCB or an international tour with South Africa race.
“One day I might even play cricket. Nothing confirmed, but I’m starting to feel it. My kids put some pressure on me and I felt like I could go to the Nets with them. If I feel like it, maybe I’ll get out there and play a little bit of casual cricket somewhere instead of professional IPL games or SA tours,The Times of India quoted de Villiers as saying in an interview with journalist Melinda Farrell.
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“We are not talking about RCB”
When asked about the similarities between him and his former teammates on the possibility of a comeback Imran TahirDe Villiers, who retired as a franchise cricketer, expressed his admiration for his teammates and hinted at an informal partnership. He joked about asking Tahir to join his team, calling him one of his favorite players, but clarified that it was nothing serious.
The Proteas star stressed on avoiding the pressure of professional cricket, including RCB or international matches, and instead focus on playing purely for fun.
“I would probably invite him to join my team wherever I go. Remember this: He’s one of my favorite players. Nothing serious, though. We are not talking about something big like RCB. Yeah, I don’t want to feel that pressure anymore. That’s it. So, wherever I go, I’m going to have a great time” he added.
