AB de Villiers Drops a Big Hint About His IPL Return: The buzz around AB de Villiers making a comeback to the Indian Premier League (IPL) is getting stronger, and this time, it’s the man himself who has fueled the talk. While the South African legend has already said he won’t return as a player, he hasn’t completely ruled out being part of the league again.
Speaking on News 24 Sports, AB de Villiers said,
“Look, you never say never, and you can’t commit to anything right now, but my heart is with RCB; it will always be. So, if there is any kind of role for me to play in an IPL franchise, when my time is right and ready, it will definitely be RCB in my heart.”
That little hint is enough to get Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans excited about seeing Mr. 360 involved with the team once more.
AB de Villiers’ Incredible IPL Journey
When people think of AB de Villiers in the IPL, the first thing that comes to mind is his unforgettable run with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Out of nearly 180 matches he played in the tournament, 157 came wearing RCB’s red and gold.
His stats speak for themselves: over 4,500 runs for RCB alone, scored at a breathtaking strike rate of around 160, including two centuries and more than 30 half-centuries. Across his whole IPL career, he crossed the 5,000-run mark, with three centuries and 40 fifties.
But beyond the numbers, it was AB de Villiers’ fearless batting, creative stroke play, and ability to entertain that made him one of the most loved overseas players in IPL history. Fans still talk about his audacious sixes and the way he could turn a game on its head.
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Mo Bobat Speaks After Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy
While RCB’s 2025 IPL title win was historic, the celebrations in Bengaluru turned tragic on June 4 when a stampede broke out outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The heartbreaking incident took lives and left the RCB family mourning.
RCB’s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, issued an emotional statement, apologizing to fans and expressing the team’s sorrow:
“The loss of lives is incredibly sad. We’re gutted. Our deepest condolences go out to all of the people affected. If there’s one thing this franchise has done over the years, it’s pull together, through good times and bad. We must pull together even tighter now and show care for our fellow RCBians. The tragedy is a painful chapter carved into the walls of our story and our identity. We will remember forever.”
It’s a painful moment in RCB’s journey, but Bobat’s words are a reminder that the spirit of the franchise lies in its unity and care for one another, especially in tough times.
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