The 37-year-old played for the Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) in the first few IPL seasons. He then moved to the RCB in 2011 and, over the next decade, was an inseparable part of the franchise.
Looking back at his eventful IPL journey, the former cricketer said on the RCB podcast:
After a slow start to his IPL career, De Villiers ended up playing 184 matches in the T20 league, scoring over 5000 runs at a strike rate of 151.68.
“Felt natural when Chinnaswamy was cheering my name” - AB de Villiers
During his playing career, the South African made a name for himself as someone known for achieving incredible feats and pulling off the near impossible.
De Villiers admitted that from a very small age he had a desire to do something special. He elaborated:
Unlike many other star overseas cricketers, De Villiers enjoys an incredible fan following in India. His name used to be chanted by the Indian crowds even when he was playing for South Africa.
Asked to define his special bond with the Indian fans, the former Proteas captain replied:
De Villiers announced his shock retirement from international cricket in 2018, citing fatigue. He quit all forms of the game in November 2021.
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