AB de Villiers offers to come out of retirement/now retires for good

[shaz619]

International cricket needs players like him and South Africa need him badly also.

I hope he has a change of heart regarding retirement and we see him playing at the T20 World Cup this year.

He's a tremendous player and the world of cricket is a better place when guys like him are playing.

He is happy playing T20 at the moment it seems, I see no reason why he or SA cricket can’t work something out with the aim of him playing the World T20. ABDV would be a welcome boost for the tournament and his experience playing in India will do SA a world of good to. An SA team with a core of QDK, ABDV and Rabada would be entertaining to watch and all are capable of winning games on their own, it would boost SA’s chances of making the semis dramatically.

 

[Zaz]

He is happy playing T20 at the moment it seems, I see no reason why he or SA cricket can’t work something out with the aim of him playing the World T20. ABDV would be a welcome boost for the tournament and his experience playing in India will do SA a world of good to. An SA team with a core of QDK, ABDV and Rabada would be entertaining to watch and all are capable of winning games on their own, it would boost SA’s chances of making the semis dramatically.

How is that fair for players who have forsaken t20 league cricket or kolpak and been grinding it out trying to get into the national set up for the last 2 years to be told thanks but theres no place for you now because Ab wants to come back just for the world 20

Its the same as the world cup He aint interested in the grind of playing domestics or intnl series He just wants to turn up for the big prestigious tourneys as and when he likes and then go back to earning his big bucks playing IPL only

This is totally wrong and unfair on everyone else who are working hard putting south africa first and not themselves

Ab has made his choice Hes put money before his country Why should he be allowed to play as and when he likes over others?

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

How is that fair for players who have forsaken t20 league cricket or kolpak and been grinding it out trying to get into the national set up for the last 2 years to be told thanks but theres no place for you now because Ab wants to come back just for the world 20

Its the same as the world cup He aint interested in the grind of playing domestics or intnl series He just wants to turn up for the big prestigious tourneys as and when he likes and then go back to earning his big bucks playing IPL only

This is totally wrong and unfair on everyone else who are working hard putting south africa first and not themselves

Ab has made his choice Hes put money before his country Why should he be allowed to play as and when he likes over others?

Thisss ..
[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] not every board is your PCB bro.
They have principle & ethics .
After partying in t20 leagues how can one select him just like that.
& What message they are sending to those very few loyal " white " cricketer's who didn't opt for kolpak or any other stream but stick with this South african team inspite of quota and uncertainties .
Not expected from you.

 

[King_Kohli]

"It will be fantastic to play for South Africa again, I will be speaking with Boucher late end of IPL - last year, he asked me whether I am interested and I said 'absolutely'".

- AB Devilliers

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I'm always disappointed when players who don't care about their country are given preferential treatment. de Villiers turned his back on South African cricket when they needed him most. And now they're just gonna welcome him back like nothing happened?

I realize they are desperate but I really hope they don't welcome him back. They still have a fairly decent side that can beat any team on their day. Turning to de Villiers might give them an edge at the World Cup but I think principles should come before certain things. But then again, that's just me.

If it was up to me, Amir and Sharjeel would still be playing club cricket.

 

[Saj]

Thisss ..
[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] not every board is your PCB bro.
They have principle & ethics .
After partying in t20 leagues how can one select him just like that.
& What message they are sending to those very few loyal " white " cricketer's who didn't opt for kolpak or any other stream but stick with this South african team inspite of quota and uncertainties .
Not expected from you.

Mark Boucher has already spoken about being in discussions with de Villiers regarding a possible international return.

There will be hurdles to cross and not everyone will be happy, but it's not impossible.

 

[Smbhayi]

International cricket needs players like him and South Africa need him badly also.

I hope he has a change of heart regarding retirement and we see him playing at the T20 World Cup this year.

He's a tremendous player and the world of cricket is a better place when guys like him are playing.

He's available I believe but CSA said no.. And I think CSA right in this case..

 

[Saj]

He's available I believe but CSA said no.. And I think CSA right in this case..

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has hinted at AB de Villiers's possible international comeback ahead of the T20 World Cup.

The former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman has also revealed about the conversation he had with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star ahead of the IPL 2021.

Boucher stated that the conversation was 'still very much open' and he will communicate with de Villiers again towards the back end of the ongoing IPL.

“I did chat to him before he went to the IPL,” Boucher said. “The conversation is still very much open. AB being the person he is, he wanted to perform very well at the IPL, to prove to himself and everyone else that he is still a very key figure in world cricket and could dominate at that level.

“I said to him: ‘go do your thing, and I’ll give you a shout towards the back end of the IPL.’ So that is where we are with him,” Boucher told reporters

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Not sure what Boucher is thinking because AB is 37 and doesn't have a great T20Is record either. Hopefully he is not confusing international cricket with low quality leagues.

 

[sindhiboy]

He's probably the best t20 batsman in the world.

But SA should not welcome him back as he already made his decision to put ipl above playing for South Africa.

SA should not worry though, they still have a decent team. Not all is doom and gloom without ab.
A top 7 of Markram, QDk Janneman, Klassen , RVD, miller and Morris is high quality

 

[Zaz]

He's probably the best t20 batsman in the world.

But SA should not welcome him back as he already made his decision to put ipl above playing for South Africa.

SA should not worry though, they still have a decent team. Not all is doom and gloom without ab.
A top 7 of Markram, QDk Janneman, Klassen , RVD, miller and Morris is high quality

Exactly They can still put out a quality lineup without AB in t20s

Look at the likes of their 2nd string team recently which gave pakistan 1st team a run for their money

Theres no need for south africa to want a 37 yr old AB back just for this tourney What trees has he pulled up in other intnl world tourneys Hes got a mediocre t20 intnl record

Theyre better off giving this chance and experience to someone who wants to play for south africa instead

 

[silentkiller187]

I don’t understand SA , when discussing kolpak players returning their management stated players need to play in the sa domestic tournaments first and win their place back on merit, but when it comes to ABD ipl performance will suffice. ABD is a superstar don’t get me wrong but boards need to remain consistent for credibility

 

[Majestic]

If he merits a place by performing for South Africa in the T20s that they will play in the next few months, then sure he must play. His game is tailor-made for T20 cricket because of the range of shots he has.

 

[sharmaji]

When AB is on song, there is nothing like it. It's been a pleasure watching him in the IPL. I hope SA plays him in the T20 World Cup. The competition will be richer with him playing.

 

[shaz619]

How is that fair for players who have forsaken t20 league cricket or kolpak and been grinding it out trying to get into the national set up for the last 2 years to be told thanks but theres no place for you now because Ab wants to come back just for the world 20

Its the same as the world cup He aint interested in the grind of playing domestics or intnl series He just wants to turn up for the big prestigious tourneys as and when he likes and then go back to earning his big bucks playing IPL only

This is totally wrong and unfair on everyone else who are working hard putting south africa first and not themselves

Ab has made his choice Hes put money before his country Why should he be allowed to play as and when he likes over others?

It might not be fair but that’s life isn’t it, tough. If any of those players are better then ABDV then am sure they will get picked, but if SA want a good chance at potentially winning a maiden ICC trophy then you pick your best players. ABDV doesn’t need to play domestic cricket in South Africa to prove his selection in the WT20 (many of the major current players even skipped games against Pakistan recently to), in fact even England players have been allowed to prioritise the IPL over Tests, given that the WT20 is in India.

 

[Saj]

Not sure what Boucher is thinking because AB is 37 and doesn't have a great T20Is record either. Hopefully he is not confusing international cricket with low quality leagues.

Probably better than quite a few of the players they have though.

 

[The Viper]

He still has it, he hasn't lost his touch at all despite his age. If SA can get him back, they should.

This might seem unfair and a short term decision, but he can be a game changer.

Yes, his International record is not as great as his overall T20 record, but he has shown that he can dispatch the best bowlers in the world such as Cummins and Bumrah.

 

[Zaz]

Probably better than quite a few of the players they have though.

What about the desire to play for your country and put them first Doesnt that not matter anymore

Hes retired fgs Not just putting league cricket first

Should every player that doesnt want the daily grind of intnl cricket retire and just put their hand up to be brought back for the big tourneys alone?

 

[UzmanBeast]

Depends really on what happens with the WT20.

COVID is running a marathon in India at the moment, so I'm skeptical about whether or not the World Cup will actually take place there.

IPL will be a big determinant of whether or not the World Cup can be staged in India.

It would certainly help SAF a lot if AB makes a comeback. I'm speaking solely from a performance-based view.

Morally, well that's on CSA to decide.

 

[sam_ahm]

Let South Africa play the World Cup first, as of now that itself looks uncertain

 

[ChTab]

If ABD can play in the 2023 WC then CSA should allow him to come back as he is still the best player they got. But if he isn't willing to be there till 2023 WC then there is no point.

 

[Snowflake]

This is how desperate SA is right now. They'd put aside their self-respect and dignity to get themselves even a slight chance to compete in the WC.

Any board, with even half a decent squad, would not even bat an eye towards a player who has on every single situation prioritized money and taken the easy way out over playing for country.

AB is as shameless as they come. To still have the nerve to say that he'd like to play for SA takes a lot of beghairty.

 

[Saj]

What about the desire to play for your country and put them first Doesnt that not matter anymore

Hes retired fgs Not just putting league cricket first

Should every player that doesnt want the daily grind of intnl cricket retire and just put their hand up to be brought back for the big tourneys alone?

Well that's for CSA to decide. I'm sure the coach wants him back and probably some of the Board members and selectors.

The PCB will find themselves in the same situation with Mohammad Amir in the future.

 

[Zaz]

Well that's for CSA to decide. I'm sure the coach wants him back and probably some of the Board members and selectors.

The PCB will find themselves in the same situation with Mohammad Amir in the future.

And hopefully the pcb will back the current boys that have put pakistan first and say amir is retired and wont be considered for selection

I wouldnt want success for pakistan if its based on them compromising on their morals and principles

 

[Savak]

ABD has hurt his legacy with these antics. There was no reason for him to have retired from CSA Cricket in the first place. He should have been present at the 2019 ODI WC for his country

 

[rhony]

AB should play the T20 WC. SA needs him now more than ever. De Kock, Markram, AB, Malan, Dussen, miller, Klassen/Bavuma is a good batting lineup. Without AB the rest will struggle to score par. Bowling is decent as well. They could be a SF contenders.

 

[rhony]

And hopefully the pcb will back the current boys that have put pakistan first and say amir is retired and wont be considered for selection

I wouldnt want success for pakistan if its based on them compromising on their morals and principles

Amir and Malik will play the T20 WC.

 

[shaz619]

And hopefully the pcb will back the current boys that have put pakistan first and say amir is retired and wont be considered for selection

I wouldnt want success for pakistan if its based on them compromising on their morals and principles

What are morals and principles when you get spanked from genesis to revelations by 3rd string teams, Kenya and Holland; its all good having morals, but returning home after getting naked in India isn’t exactly self respecting ?

 

[shaz619]

ABD has hurt his legacy with these antics. There was no reason for him to have retired from CSA Cricket in the first place. He should have been present at the 2019 ODI WC for his country

I think he had a mental health breakdown and was burned out didn’t he, players are human beings, not slaves. I know in the US there is more of a employer / slave like narrative but it’s the 21st century

 

[shujaatraza]

Mark Boucher has already spoken about being in discussions with de Villiers regarding a possible international return.

There will be hurdles to cross and not everyone will be happy, but it's not impossible.

Do you think it is fair that he walks back straight in to the team?

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Don't like the Undertaker route AB wants to take. He is fully fit. Even Undertaker took that route when his body was battered by decades of toil.

What have the likes of Verreyne, Faf, Rassie, Malan and Miller done wrong to be available for almost all international commitments?

The world is not a fair place, but it's the job of those in power to make sure it remains as fair as it can be.

 

[Zaz]

What are morals and principles when you get spanked from genesis to revelations by 3rd string teams, Kenya and Holland; its all good having morals, but returning home after getting naked in India isn’t exactly self respecting ?

Whos going to get beaten by 3rd string teams kenya or holland? Its a bit far fetched of a example dont you think

Pakistan and south africa are more than competitive in the t20 format without Amir and Ab

Amir and AB aint so good that bringing them back will be the difference between humiliation and triumph

 

[sam_ahm]

Ideally I would not want to see AB back in the team because it does so much injustice to players who have earned their place in the side. On top of that, many people here are ignorant about South Africa's young talent, you can still find problems in their bowling without the big guns but when it comes to batting there is abundance of talent.

Janneman, De Kock, Markram, Rassie, Verreynne, Bavuma, Miller, Klaseen, Faf du Plessis - these are 9 pure batsmen/WKB they already have, only 6 of these can play, add to that Phelukwayo, Mulder, Pretorius, as all rounders, where is the need for AB?

Still if you are talking about AB as a legend of the game, and I understand on current form he can replace any of those batsmen I've listed, then OK, I will not like it, but it is not the worst thing to do in the world, it is good for the game to see more of legends like AB, good for his fans, so still it's OK.

 

[MenInG]

AB de Villiers Sunday said it would be "fantastic" to return to playing for South Africa ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup as he awaits a discussion with national coach Mark Boucher.

The veteran batsman, who retired from international cricket in 2018, smashed a match-winning unbeaten 76 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 38 runs in the Indian Premier League.

De Villiers, 37, has been keen to feature again for the Proteas and believes a call on his form and fitness would be discussed towards the business end of the Twenty20 tournament.

"We have been talking about it. Already last year he asked me if I would be interested and I said 'absolutely'," De Villiers said after being named man of the match in Bangalore's third successive win this season.

"Coming into the IPL we will look at where we are with regards to my form, my fitness. If I can slot in there, it will be fantastic for all these things to fall into place.

"I am waiting for Boucher towards the end of IPL and then we will plan accordingly."

De Villiers has been in talks with former captain Graeme Smith, South Africa's director of cricket, and Boucher to make a comeback to the T20 side.

The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played in India between October and November.

South Africa recently lost a one-day (2-1) and T20 series (3-1) to Pakistan at home.

De Villiers has been in prolific form for Bangalore, led by Virat Kohli, who are searching for their first IPL title.

He smashed nine fours and three sixes in his 34-ball blitz and put on a quickfire fifty-plus partnership with Australia's Glenn Maxwell, who made 78, in Bangalore's 204-4.

"I have never been an ego player who will go out there and say I am Mr.360, I am going to play all the shots in the book," said De Villiers.

"I rather want to play the situation to the best of my ability. I think I did that well and always do it well."

De Villiers has played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 internationals for South Africa, scoring more than 20,000 runs across the three formats.

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/n...s-awaits-boucher-talks-on-south-africa-return

 

[ChTab]

He will probably make a comeback & when just 1 year is remaining for the 2023 WC he will again announce his retirement.

IMO any player who has given retirement once should not be allowed to make a comeback in international cricket at all.

 

[Ab Fan]

IMO, AB de Villiers should make a comeback not just for WT20 but also for ODI WC in 2023.

He can become a Imran khan type figure. Retired from international cricket and then came back to win his team the world tournament. Both had this knack of skipping matches for their country but had couple of similarities.

Like Imran, ABD is one of the finest players of his generation.

Like Imran, ABD's fan following and craze was huge during his playing days in India.

It will be a pleasure watching ABD bat if he returns but I hope it is for more than just a WT20.

 

[dildilpak]

He will probably make a comeback & when just 1 year is remaining for the 2023 WC he will again announce his retirement.

IMO any player who has given retirement once should not be allowed to make a comeback in international cricket at all.

Its wrong to place all the blame only on AB- we know SA has been badly managed for the longest time & political interference in that team is at an altogether different level. We really dont know what happened between AB & the SA cricket board at that time, but we know that AB is hands down their best player & he has expressed interest multiple times to get back in the time. Time for SA to let aside their ego & give him a chance.

 

[Savak]

CSA will be setting a dangerous precedent if they allow ABD back. It will encourage future players to pick and choose when they want to play for CSA or not

 

[dildilpak]

CSA will be setting a dangerous precedent if they allow ABD back. It will encourage future players to pick and choose when they want to play for CSA or not

Why shouldnt players decide whether to play for a board or not? The boards dont make money by themselves nor win international trophies, the players do. Dont equate AB with Aamir, he never did sell his country- all he did like Afridi was to decide about when to play & his case should be decided on merit. If the Board thinks that he is the still makes the team, they should keep aside their ego & consider him.

 

[MenInG]

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) A cricket enthusiast, Jamaica''s star sprinter Yohan Blake wants AB de Villiers to come out of international retirement and represent the South African national team in its upcoming assignments, including the T20 World Cup.
De Villiers himself is keen to play the T20 World Cup in India later this year, and is supposed to discuss the subject with national team head coach Mark Boucher towards the end of the IPL.

"Wow de Villiers is on a different level. South Africa come on you need this man," Blake tweeted after the versatile South African''s breathtaking innings in the IPL in Chennai on Sunday.

Olympic silver medallist Blake, who is also the youngest 100m world champion, had earlier expressed his desire to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore because of Virat Kohli and de Villiers'' presence in the side.

"We are lined up to have a chat sometime during the IPL. But yes, we''ve been talking about it already," de Villiers, who retired from international cricket in May 2018, said after leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders.

The 37-year-old added, "If there''s no space for me, so be it. If I can slot in there, it will be fantastic if all those things fall in place. Waiting for (the chat with) Bouchy towards the end of the IPL, and we will then plan accordingly."

Recently, after South Africa''s 3-1 T20I series defeat to Pakistan, Boucher said he had spoken to de Villiers before the IPL on a possible comeback.

"I did chat to him before he went to the IPL," Boucher had said.

"The conversation is still very much open. AB being the person he is, he wanted to perform very well at the IPL, to prove to himself and everyone else that he is still a very key figure in world cricket and could dominate at that level," Boucher had said.

In May 2018, de Villiers had announced his retirement from international cricket. He had played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20Is before announcing his surprise retirement.

https://www.outlookindia.com/newssc...-africa-you-need-this-man-yohan-blake/2067218

 

[James]

As it always has been with him —
It’s all about him.

 

[OMB]

As it always has been with him —
It’s all about him.

he is alright. had retired and now wishes to play for his country.
and in the process if he can improve the SA chances, why not?

 

[Zaz]

he is alright. had retired and now wishes to play for his country.
and in the process if he can improve the SA chances, why not?

Seems a very dishonourable man Hes retired Stay retired Be a man of your word He doesnt fancy doing the dirty day to day work Only looks to serve his self interests unretiring when for these high profile events n doesnt care about anyone else nor the country thats just a.mask

Csa should politely no thanks mate

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

You are a selfish cricketer. You took a decision to retire. Now be a man of your words and don't come back.

Not surprisingly some indian fans want him back in the team to show how much they love him in IPL lol.

 

[shaz619]

You are a selfish cricketer. You took a decision to retire. Now be a man of your words and don't come back.

Not surprisingly some indian fans want him back in the team to show how much they love him in IPL lol.

ABDV will show up in a pink blazer for his first game in the WT20

 

[shaz619]

As it always has been with him —
It’s all about him.

All great players have chip on their shoulders, they require high level management. Getting rid of them when one is unable to do their job is generally a cop out really

 

[Saj]

South Africa are in dire straits these days. They are desperate for players like de Villiers to come back.

AB has the upper hand in this situation - CSA need him more than he needs international cricket.

 

[Bewal Express]

South Africa are in dire straits these days. They are desperate for players like de Villiers to come back.

AB has the upper hand in this situation - CSA need him more than he needs international cricket.

SA is desperate to reduce the number of white cricketers for political reasons. AB has no place.

 

[Last Monetarist]

SA is desperate to reduce the number of white cricketers for political reasons. AB has no place.

This seems a tad generous given that they have been selecting ordinary white cricketers such as Linde, Mulder, van Biljon, and Lubbe to bat in the middle order recently.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

South Africa are in dire straits these days. They are desperate for players like de Villiers to come back.

AB has the upper hand in this situation - CSA need him more than he needs international cricket.

South Africa are in a dire straits? Their B team was smashing our bowling attack all around the park. South Africa may have lost both series’ but they got more positives out of the tour than Pakistan. If anything, Pakistan are in a dire strait.

 

[Zaz]

South Africa are in dire straits these days. They are desperate for players like de Villiers to come back.

AB has the upper hand in this situation - CSA need him more than he needs international cricket.

Na AB loves the limelight on him Hed give anything to be part of the team in india where he loves playing the IPL

Its he that needs to play this tourney more than south africa needing him

 

[Third Man]

AB is a legend of the game. He's served his country with distinction. He's scored more than 20,000 runs for his country and then retired to prioritize earning some money for his family. That's as valid a choice as any other. The South African people don't own him.

If he wants to come back and play for his country, he should be welcomed with open arms. He's the type of player who can win you a world cup, especially considering that he's played a lot of T20 cricket in India. It would be foolish not to select him.

 

[dildilpak]

AB is a legend of the game. He's served his country with distinction. He's scored more than 20,000 runs for his country and then retired to prioritize earning some money for his family. That's as valid a choice as any other. The South African people don't own him.

If he wants to come back and play for his country, he should be welcomed with open arms. He's the type of player who can win you a world cup, especially considering that he's played a lot of T20 cricket in India. It would be foolish not to select him.

I agree with your post but did AB really retire to priortize money? - i didnt actually see him play in leagues around the world throughout the year. He plays in IPL regularly, but if i am not mistaken he has played only one or two editions of Big bash & PSL. Now that doesnt make him a mercenary.

 

[gazza619]

Ideally I would not want to see AB back in the team because it does so much injustice to players who have earned their place in the side. On top of that, many people here are ignorant about South Africa's young talent, you can still find problems in their bowling without the big guns but when it comes to batting there is abundance of talent.

Janneman, De Kock, Markram, Rassie, Verreynne, Bavuma, Miller, Klaseen, Faf du Plessis - these are 9 pure batsmen/WKB they already have, only 6 of these can play, add to that Phelukwayo, Mulder, Pretorius, as all rounders, where is the need for AB?

Still if you are talking about AB as a legend of the game, and I understand on current form he can replace any of those batsmen I've listed, then OK, I will not like it, but it is not the worst thing to do in the world, it is good for the game to see more of legends like AB, good for his fans, so still it's OK.

Agree with you.

It is unfair to the existing players but good for fans to see a legend in action.

 

[Third Man]

I agree with your post but did AB really retire to priortize money? - i didnt actually see him play in leagues around the world throughout the year. He plays in IPL regularly, but if i am not mistaken he has played only one or two editions of Big bash & PSL. Now that doesnt make him a mercenary.

Playing in IPL is prioritizing earning some money. He was entering the final years of his career and had to choose between playing for his country or playing in the IPL because of the workload and a bad back.

 

[Smbhayi]

Hope CSA wont select not bcs he's retired but bcs of the way he retired.. he can easily retire from test cricket then can play that 2019 WC.. about his workload i believe he was skipping lot of matches those days (not sure thouh)..

 

[Smbhayi]

He might want get rid of choke tag around him as he know he cant win ipl trophy with RCB ..

 

[Ab Fan]

I think South Africa's chances of winning the WT20 will surely increase by the inclusion of ABDV. His range hitting is second to none and his game is perfectly suited to the format.

Moreover, this time they have got rid of his other two contemporaries, Amla and Steyn, who bottled it in 2015 WC semi final which ultimately costed them a place to their first ever WC finals.

The skills part will be covered up by the inclusion of AB but whether they have in them to go all the way in winning the tournament is what I doubt. I definitely see a place in semis though which I couldn't see for SA without AB as visible by their performance in 2019 World Cup which was absymal, ignoring the dead rubber win vs Australia.

Moreover, they should also consider having him for 2023 World Cup too as age and decline don't follow the general rule for AB.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I think South Africa's chances of winning the WT20 will surely increase by the inclusion of ABDV. His range hitting is second to none and his game is perfectly suited to the format.

Moreover, this time they have got rid of his other two contemporaries, Amla and Steyn, who bottled it in 2015 WC semi final which ultimately costed them a place to their first ever WC finals.

The skills part will be covered up by the inclusion of AB but whether they have in them to go all the way in winning the tournament is what I doubt. I definitely see a place in semis though which I couldn't see for SA without AB as visible by their performance in 2019 World Cup which was absymal, ignoring the dead rubber win vs Australia.

Moreover, they should also consider having him for 2023 World Cup too as age and decline don't follow the general rule for AB.

Why stop at 2023 World Cup? They should consider him for all the world cups that are going to take place in this decade.

 

[Zaz]

Why stop at 2023 World Cup? They should consider him for all the world cups that are going to take place in this decade.

True He should stay retired and be feel free to come and go for the big world tourneys as he likes The door should be always left open for king AB

 

[Ab Fan]

Why stop at 2023 World Cup? They should consider him for all the world cups that are going to take place in this decade.

Makes sense. Been a while now since SA got to those sub-400 runs in ODIs.

 

[Smbhayi]

Moreover, this time they have got rid of his other two contemporaries, Amla and Steyn, who bottled it in 2015 WC semi final which ultimately costed them a place to their first ever WC finals.

He's missing simple run-out chance in crucial time nothing to do with their exit

 

[King_Kohli]

AB is a legend of the game. He's served his country with distinction. He's scored more than 20,000 runs for his country and then retired to prioritize earning some money for his family. That's as valid a choice as any other. The South African people don't own him.

If he wants to come back and play for his country, he should be welcomed with open arms. He's the type of player who can win you a world cup, especially considering that he's played a lot of T20 cricket in India. It would be foolish not to select him.

Agree with you.
ABD should be welcomed.

 

[TheNightWatchman]

He's missing simple run-out chance in crucial time nothing to do with their exit

Haha exactly. AB was always just as big a choker.

 

[Ab Fan]

He's missing simple run-out chance in crucial time nothing to do with their exit

Actually, that was run-out chance of Corey Anderson, not Grant Elliot. It was Elliot who won them that match. But I get your point.

Look, South Africans are anyways known for choking. It is not like only AB chokes although he did played a magnificent inning in that WC semi final which was spoiled by Steyn and other bowlers but this is common with the Saffers from early 90s only.

Donald, Gibbs, Klusenar, Pollock, Faf,AB, Amla, Steyn,Qdk they all have been part of greatest chokes done by SA in world tournaments. So, to get into South African team, choking is not a benchmark.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Actually, that was run-out chance of Corey Anderson, not Grant Elliot. It was Elliot who won them that match. But I get your point.

Look, South Africans are anyways known for choking. It is not like only AB chokes although he did played a magnificent inning in that WC semi final which was spoiled by Steyn and other bowlers but this is common with the Saffers from early 90s only.

Donald, Gibbs, Klusenar, Pollock, Faf,AB, Amla, Steyn,Qdk they all have been part of greatest chokes done by SA in world tournaments. So, to get into South African team, choking is not a benchmark.

Correction, South African cricketers are known for choking. We have three Rugby World Cup victories from three finals. This should indicate that calling us chokers is a gross generalization.

 

[MenInG]

From CSA:

Discussions with AB de Villiers have concluded with the batsman deciding once and for all, that his retirement will remain final.

 

[gazza619]

From CSA:

Discussions with AB de Villiers have concluded with the batsman deciding once and for all, that his retirement will remain final.

Finally the drama ends. AB de Villiers may not admit but he has hated every second of his life the moment he took retirement to focus on the IPL cash cow. World class players like him need glory, meeting challenges is their goal, and playing a T20 league made him feel incomplete and rightly so.

Unfortunately it was a sad ending for him in international colours.

 

[Last Monetarist]

de Villiers is just a glorified attention-seeker, keeps batting his eyelashes at South African fans and selectors periodically before suffering from cold feet. Horrendous behaviour.

 

[King_Kohli]

Disappointed as a fan.

 

[Hasan123]

South Africa can now move on. Obviously there won't be another AB but South Africa have some young batters coming through. Time to move on now.

 

[sindhiboy]

Good that he stood by his decision

 

[SangasCoverDrive]

South Africa can now move on. Obviously there won't be another AB but South Africa have some young batters coming through. Time to move on now.

Which batsmen? Most of their batsmen are either going to UK or Saffers or warming the bench.

 

[Rana]

Very good for South Africa. No mercenary should be allowed to dictate international selection policies!

 

[Rana]

Disappointed as a fan.

Thank the IPL as you can still root for him in RCB colours where he plays with 100% devotion.

Abraham Banglore DeVilliers as they say

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What was the point of all this? Reminding South African fans that he still existed?

 

[Hasan123]

Which batsmen? Most of their batsmen are either going to UK or Saffers or warming the bench.

Kolpak is finished so not sure which players are going to the UK. Some of the batters coming through are ,

Raynard van Tonder
Aiden Markham
JP Malan
Zubayr Hamza
Kyle Verreynne

Rassie Vam Der Dussen and Henrich Klassen will be around for a few years. South Africa have a lot of talented batsmen.

 

[SangasCoverDrive]

Kolpak is finished so not sure which players are going to the UK. Some of the batters coming through are ,

Raynard van Tonder
Aiden Markham
JP Malan
Zubayr Hamza
Kyle Verreynne

Rassie Vam Der Dussen and Henrich Klassen will be around for a few years. South Africa have a lot of talented batsmen.

Even if the Kolpak is finished, there are other options for them too. Australia, NZ, Ireland, Netherlands so Kolpak being finished does not make a difference. South African Bedingham is one of the top runs getter so far in County Championship.

 

[King_Kohli]

Thank the IPL as you can still root for him in RCB colours where he plays with 100% devotion.

Abraham Banglore DeVilliers as they say

My love towards RCB is not because of Kohli or ABD.
I support RCB because I am living here and I love Bangalore city, doesn't matter Kohli or ABD's participation.

Anyhow, I like that bold part

He deserves a statue in front of chinna swamy stadium.

 

[Hasan123]

Even if the Kolpak is finished, there are other options for them too. Australia, NZ, Ireland, Netherlands so Kolpak being finished does not make a difference. South African Bedingham is one of the top runs getter so far in County Championship.

None of those players I mentioned are going to those countries anyway so it's not really relevant lol.