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“Never say”: AB de Villiers on a possible IPL return with RCB | Cricket news

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Virat Kohli and former cricket players Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers celebrate with the championship trophy (PTI Photo / Arun Sharma) (PTI06_04_2025_000424a)

The former South African cricket star Ab de Villiers has expressed interest in potentially returning to the Premier Indian (IPL) as a trainer or mentor with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), although he clarified a full-time professional role at that time. The legend in the stick, which retired from the whole cricket in 2021, made these comments while discussing his future participation with the League.De Villiers had a distinguished IPL career covering two franchises, starting with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2008 for three seasons before joining RCB in 2011.“I could be involved again in the IPL in the future in a different role, but to engage in a complete professional reigning season is really delicate, and I believe that these days are over. That said, you never say. My heart is with RCB and will always be. So if the franchise feels that there is a role for me (as a coach or mentor), when my time is fair and ready, it will certainly be RCB, “said Villiers in Ians.During his mandate with RCB, from Villiers accumulated 4,522 points in 157 games, now an impressive average of 41.10 and a typing rate of 158.33. His achievements included two centuries and 37 fifty for the team.

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Its global career statistics IPL displayed 5,162 points in 184 games on the two franchises, with a strike rate of 151.68, including 40 fifty and three centuries.De Villiers holds an important IPL record for the highest partnership, making a 229 -point stand for the second window with Virat Kohli against the Gujarat Lions in 2016. This same season, he scored 687 points and finished third in the tournament ranking.In recognition of his contributions to the RCB, from Villiers was inducted into the team of the team’s fame in 2022 alongside Chris Gayle.

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