AB de Villiers, the legendary South African cricketer, has recently hinted at a potential return to cricket, although he has ruled out a comeback to professional leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL). During an interview on the Running Between the Wickets show, de Villiers expressed that he might play casual cricket, influenced by encouragement from his children. He stated, “I might still play cricket one day. No confirmation whatsoever, but I’m starting to feel it”
AB de Villiers is renowned for his exceptional performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here are some key statistics from his IPL career:
General Statistics
| Matches Played | 184 |
| Innings Batted | 157 |
| Runs Scored | 5,162 |
| Batting Average | 40.40 |
| Strike-Rate | 151.68 |
| Centuries | 3 |
| Half-Centuries | 40 |
Notable Achievements
- Highest Score: 133* not out
- Fours: 449
- Sixes: 251
De Villiers, who retired from international cricket in 2018 and from all forms of competitive cricket in 2021, mentioned that while he feels motivated to hit the nets again, he is not looking to re-enter the high-pressure environment of professional cricket. He emphasized that any potential return would be for enjoyment rather than competition: “If I enjoy it, maybe I’ll walk out and go and play a little bit of casual cricket somewhere again and not professional IPL stuff or SA tours”.
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Despite his excitement about possibly rediscovering his love for the game, de Villiers acknowledged some physical challenges, including blurry vision in his left eye. However, he remains optimistic about his right eye’s performance and is eager to see if he can still enjoy playing cricket in a relaxed setting.
