The Latest Breaking News from AB de Villiers

'Never say never': AB de Villiers on coaching role in future as BCCI hunts for new India head coach

NEW DELHI: Indian head coach Rahul Dravid is set to part ways with Rohit Sharma and the national team following the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean. With Dravid's tenure ending after next month's marquee event, the BCCI has started inviting applications…

The Times of India · May 24, 2024

'It's always painful to lose...': AB de Villiers reacts on RCB's defeat in IPL Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals

NEW DELHI: As Rajasthan Royals ended Virat Kohli's hopes of winning his first Indian Premier League title by defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in the Eliminator on Wednesday, the reaction of Virat's good friend and former RCB star AB de Villiers went viral on the internet.

The Times of India · May 23, 2024

Dhoni should be CSK captain as long as he is playing IPL: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni's future with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a topic of intense speculation. AB de Villiers believes that if Dhoni decides to play another IPL season, he should continue to lead the team. Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has won five titles, and his bond with the…

The Times of India · May 22, 2024

'Judging him every day, every match...': Gautam Gambhir rips apart AB de Villiers, Kevin Pietersen for criticizing Hardik Pandya's leadership

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday jumped into defence of a struggling Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya, who has been in the line of fire for his leadership skills.

The Times of India · May 14, 2024

'They don't buy into that': AB de Villiers critiques Hardik Pandya's captaincy style at Mumbai Indians

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians suffered another setback in their IPL 2024 campaign, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens for their ninth defeat of the season. Following the defeat, former South African great AB de Villiers offered a critical assessment of Hardik Pandya's captaincy at the franchise.

The Times of India · May 12, 2024

Hardik's ego-driven, chest-out style of leadership doesn't look genuine: De Villiers

AB de Villiers critiques Hardik Pandya's captaincy style as ego-driven and lacking genuineness, advising him to be more authentic.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

MS Dhoni equals AB de Villiers, becomes third Indian to achieve big IPL milestone

NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the iconic former captain of Chennai Super Kings, showcased his batting brilliance in the ongoing Indian Premier League in yet another display of big-hitting prowess. Despite CSK's loss to the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Dhoni's blistering cameo left a significant…

The Times of India · May 11, 2024

Watch: '3 times you will connect out of 10' - Suryakumar Yadav teaches Dewald Brevis to play 'supla' shot

The 'supla' shot, a paddle to fine leg off full-length deliveries even against fast bowlers, was made famous by AB de Villiers and has been taken to an all new level by Suryakumar Yadav's big-hitting skills; and the Mumbai Indians' (MI) batsman has no reservations in passing on the skill…

The Times of India · May 3, 2024

'It's a bit scary...': Will Jacks on being 'next AB de Villiers' for RCB

NEW DELHI: All-around player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Will Jacks, expressed his admiration for the "daunting" responsibility of succeeding the great South African batter AB de Villiers as the team's premier overseas batter.

The Times of India · May 3, 2024

De Villiers slams data-driven pundits for criticising Kohli's IPL strike rate

AB de Villiers defends Virat Kohli's strike rate criticism, calling him one of the best players in cricket history.

The Hindu · May 3, 2024