More to Kohli than just the player – AB
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has opened up on his strong bond with Indian skipper and IPL teammate Virat Kohli, saying he is ‘much deeper than just a cricket player’.
Is there anyone better than AB?
Mark Keohane, on IOL Sport, writes that AB de Villiers, at 36 years of age, still has life in him as an international cricketer, be it in T20 or ODI’s.
Rewind: AB hits one-handed IPL six
We all know AB de Villiers can work his magic a cricket bat, but hitting a one-handed six on to the roof of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium again showed the incredible qualities of Mr 360.
Watch: AB’s spectacular 2006 run-out
AB de Villiers has often proven to be one of the best fielders in the modern game – now you can relive one of his very best fielding feats early in his career when he ran out Simon Katich in 2006.
Rewind: AB at his best in India
Relive this spectacular innings by AB de Villiers in South Africa’s high-scoring performance against India during the fifth and decisive ODI in Mumbai in 2015.
Rewind: AB’s 2016 IPL masterclass
AB de Villiers and Virat Kolhi delivered one of the greatest partnerships in IPL history during the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s clash with the Gujarat Lions in 2016.
Watch: Play your part – AB
Former Proteas skipper and star batsman AB de Villiers took to Instagram on Friday afternoon to raise his personal concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic. He’s called on South Africans and people around the world to stick together and play their part in the battle with the coronavirus.
Watch: AB goes big at the WACA
AB de Villiers’ century during the first Test of South Africa’s tour of Australia in 2008-09 carved the way for a memorable victory in Perth.
New leadership dynamic taking shape
The Proteas and Quinton de Kock in particular would benefit from Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers’ inclusion at the T20 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
AB and Brisbane Heat crash out of BBL
AB de Villiers’ stint in the Big Bash League ended after his Brisbane Heat team were beaten by seven wickets by the Melbourne Renegades at Marvel Stadium to crash out of the competition.
Vintage AB inspires Heat to win over Stars
AB de Villiers rolled back the years in typical AB fashion on Saturday, producing a scintillating batting display to help the Brisbane Heat to a comfortable 71-run victory over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG.
Sydney Sixers hand AB and co big defeat
The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers squared off on Thursday in the much-anticipated Big Bash clash, during which AB de Villiers and Steve Smith went head to head.
AB’s Heat suffer heavy defeat
Following his excellent debut on Tuesday, AB de Villiers failed to get going on Friday when the Brisbane Heat were trounced by 10 wickets by the Adelaide Strikers in their Big Bash encounter at the Adelaide Oval.
Watch: AB on crowds in England
AB de Villiers feels the crowds around England are generally more knowledgeable about the game of cricket than in most parts of the world, ‘including South Africa’.
Plenty questions remain over AB saga
AB de Villiers’ statement to clear the air over controversial World Cup allegations may serve as a reminder about the perils of jumping to conclusions, but there are still questions to be answered, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
