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I shared false information: AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma expecting second child

Feb 09, 2024, at 04:55 pm

In a U-turn from his previous statement, former South African cricket great AB de Villiers said it is not true that India's batting icon Virat Kohli and his actress wife Anushka Sharma were expecting their second child and he had shared false information previously.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's second child is on the way, says AB de Villiers

Feb 04, 2024, at 03:47 am

Mumbai/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli had withdrawn himself from the first two Tests against England citing personal reasons, giving pace to the speculations over him and his actress wife Anushka Sharma expecting their second child.

Cricket World Cup 2023: AB de Villiers says, 'This can be the year of South Africa's semi-final record change'

Nov 16, 2023, at 05:56 pm

Kolkata/UNI: South Africa and World Cup semi-finals have produced so many heartbreaking moments over the years – my hope is that 2023 will be the year that it all changes, said former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers.

'MS Dhoni did not win World Cup, Team India did': AB de Villiers

Sep 27, 2023, at 04:55 pm

South African cricket icon AB de Villiers has shut the common trend among fans to glorify individuals for laurels in a sport instead of giving credit to a unit.

'Virat Kohli is perfect for No. 4 for India': AB de Villiers

Aug 26, 2023, at 04:43 pm

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers has suggested Virat Kohli could be the answer to India’s No.4 conundrum at the World Cup.

AB de Villiers on Kohli: 'He was arrogant when I first met him'

Mar 30, 2023, at 05:55 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: "He was quite cocky and arrogant when I met him for the first time. He had this hairstyle and smirk," said AB de Villiers commenting on his first impression of now India's cricket icon Virat Kohli.

Always idolised AB de Villiers and Sachin Tendulkar as a youngster, says Dewald Brevis

Apr 16, 2022, at 09:27 pm

Mumbai: Ahead of Mumbai Indians' game against Lucknow Super Giants at the Brabourne stadium here on Saturday, Dewald Brevis spoke about how happy and excited he is playing for Mumbai.

IPL: Fifties from Pant, Hetmyer go in vain as RCB beat DC by 1 run

Apr 28, 2021, at 07:28 pm

Ahmedabad/UNI: Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer's fifties went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 1 run in the 22nd match of the IPL 2021, here on Tuesday.

AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli power RCB to defeat RR by 7 wickets in IPL

Oct 18, 2020, at 01:12 am

Dubai/IBNS: An unbeaten half-century by AB de Villers and a 43 by skipper Virat Kohli powered Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL 2020: Virat Kohli's RCB beat SRH by 10 runs

Sep 22, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Dubai/UNI: Fine bowling spell by Chahal 3/18, Dube 2/15 and Saini 2/25 helped RCB defeat SRH by 10 runs in the 13th edition of the IPL here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.

Ex-South African skipper AB de Villiers confirms Lahore return for HBL PSL 2019

Jan 14, 2019, at 03:26 pm

Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS): With one month to go for the start of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2019, one of the world’s most popular and competitive cricket leagues got another shot in the arm when charismatic and flamboyant former South Africa captain AB de Villiers confirmed that he will feature in Lahore Qalandars’ back-to-back matches at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in March.

AB de Villiers to play for Rangpur Riders in upcoming BPL

Oct 28, 2018, at 08:57 pm

Dhaka, Oct 28 (IBNS): Bangladesh Premier League side Rangpur Riders has signed retired South African cricketer AB de Villiers will play them in the upcoming season of the tournament.

AB de Villiers to play PSL next year

Sep 07, 2018, at 04:11 pm

Durban, Sept 7 (IBNS): Former South African captain AB de Villiers said he will play the upcoming Pakistan Super League next year.

Virat Kohli takes to social media to wish AB de Villers on retirement

May 26, 2018, at 06:57 pm

Mumbai, May 26 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli took to social media on Saturday to wish his Royal Challengers Bangalore team mate Abraham Benjamin de Villiers, who announced a shock retirement earlier this week.

AB de Villiers retires from international cricket with immediate effect

May 23, 2018, at 11:16 pm

Cape Town, May 23 (IBNS): South African explosive batsman AB de Villiers has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with an immediate effect.

Kohli, AB de Villiers power Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by five wickets

May 13, 2018, at 05:14 am

New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): Riding on a couple of 70s by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Daredevils by five wickets in the 11th edition of India Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Saturday.

IPL: AB de Villiers smashes 57 to help RCB beat Kings

Apr 14, 2018, at 01:23 pm

Bangalore, Apr 14 (IBNS): AB de Villiers smashed 57 runs as he helped Royal Challengers Bangalore defeat Kings XI Punjab by four wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.

South African batsman AB de Villiers turns 34

Feb 18, 2018, at 12:05 am

Cape Town, Feb 17 (IBNS): South Africa's stylish batsman AB de  Villiers turned 34 on Saturday.

South Africa win battle of pace attacks, demolish India by 72 runs

Jan 09, 2018, at 02:39 am

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): In a battle of pace attacks in the first Test match, South Africa registered a comprehensive victory against India by 72 runs in Cape Town on Monday.

Indian bowlers bowl out South Africa for 130 runs, India need 209 runs for victory

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:47 pm

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): Giving a chance to batsmen to clinch the first Test, Indian bowlers bowled wonderfully to bowl out South Africa for 130 runs.

Pakistani woman journalist held responsible by Twitter users for Kohli, De Villiers' 'duck'

Jun 11, 2017, at 05:06 am

London, June 10 (IBNS): With few hours left for the cracking encounter between India and South Africa in the Champions Trophy, Twitter users got themselves busy to hold a Pakistani woman journalist responsible for Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers' 'ducks' on cricket field in the recent matches they played in the tournament.

AB de Villiers regains top ODI ranking

Mar 11, 2017, at 01:04 am

Dubai, Mar 10 (IBNS): South Africa's AB de Villiers has regained the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen after leading the list of run-scorers in the recent series against New Zealand which his side won 3-2.