‘We don’t talk about RCB…’: AB de Villiers hints at his return to the cricket field

In a surprising revelation, ex south africa cricket star AB de Villiers has hinted at the possibility of returning to the cricket field. However, fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be disappointed 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 a casual approach

De Villiers hinted at his possible return to casual cricket, influenced by the encouragement of his sons. He mentioned feeling motivated to visit the nets with them and possibly play casual matches for enjoyment while ruling out a return to professional cricket, including the IPL with RCB or international tours with South Africa.

“I might still play cricket one day. No confirmation, but I’m starting to feel it. My kids put a bit of pressure on me and I feel like I could go to the nets with them. if i like it i might go out and play some casual cricket somewhere new and not professional ipl stuff or SA tours,” De Villiers said in an interview with journalist Melinda Farrell quoted by the Times of India.

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“We are not talking about RCB”

When asked about the similarities regarding his possible comeback with the former teammate Imran Tahirwho plays franchise cricket after retirement, De Villiers expressed admiration for his teammates and hinted at a casual partnership. He joked about including Tahir in his team, calling him one of his favorite players, but clarified that it was not serious.

The Proteas star emphasized on avoiding the pressures of professional cricket, including RCB or international matches, and focus on playing just for fun.

“Maybe I’ll ask him to be on my team wherever I go. Just remember this: He’s one of my favorite players. Nothing serious, though. We are not talking about RCB and big things. Yeah, I don’t want to feel that pressure again. That’s the thing. So wherever I go, I’ll have some fun,“, he added.

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