
South African veteran cricketer AB de Villiers, often referred to as “Mr. 360,” is a former cricketer widely known for his innovative and explosive batting style. Born on February 17, 1984, the young boy from Pretoria became one of the most versatile players in modern cricket with the biggest fanbase. Renowned for his ability to play shots all around the wicket, De Villiers holds numerous records, including the fastest 50, 100, and 150 in ODI cricket.
Apart from his batting greatness, he was an electric fielder and played several times in the role of a wicketkeeper as well. Over his illustrious career, he starred for the Proteas across all formats and was an essential figure for franchises like the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. Off the field, De Villiers is known for his well-behaved human nature and love for the game, making him a global icon for cricket spectators. He announced his retirement from international cricket on May 23, 2018, bringing an end to a stellar career that lasted over 14 years.

Despite stepping away from international cricket, he continued to shine in T20 leagues worldwide, especially as he starred for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL before retiring from all formats of domestic and franchise-level cricket as well on November 19, 2021. De Villiers withdrew his name from the IPL 2022 mega-auction, officially ending his remarkable journey in the sport. His retirement created a stir in the world of cricket, as fans were left devoid of the amazing entertainment he produced on the field.
With immense buzz over ABD’s probable return to the field of cricket, he finally blew the curtains off, as in a recent video, AB de Villiers announced his return to the cricket field with participation in the World Championship of Legends in 2025, representing his national side, the South African Cricket team.
He stated, “Four years ago, I retired from all cricket because I just didn’t feel the urge to play anymore. Well, time has passed, and my young sons have started playing the game. We’ve been playing more and more often in the garden, and it feels as though some kind of flame has been lit again.”
De Villiers added, “Can’t wait to renew rivalry with so many legends from five other countries. I’m heading to the gym… and the nets!”
This announcement gave immense joy to the fans who have admired the legendary cricket, while they are excited to witness his thrilling skills as a charismatic batter. Largely known for his exciting gameplay both on and off the field, his return will only add joy to the excited fans.