As AB de Villiers has retired from all forms of International cricket, the Indians fans want to know whether or not he would continue playing for RCB.
Advertisement
AB de Villiers announced his retirement from all forms of International cricket with immediate effect. He informed the world about this via a video message posted on his official app.
.@ABdeVilliers17 immense character lets him walk out of international cricket with grace and countless fans longing for more of his class! Come back to Bengaluru ❤ 🙌 #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/jaVUuuTKBy
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) May 23, 2018
At one point in the video when AB said, “I have no plans to play overseas,” it was shock for many of us.
Also Read: Cricketers and fans go crazy as AB de Villiers announces retirement from international cricket
However, the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise has confirmed that ABD will continue playing for the side. In a conversation with an RCB fan, when asked whether AB would play in the IPL in future or not, the franchise wrote:
“Yes he will.”
2019 will be even more enjoyable, @ABdeVilliers17. Watch the Chinnaswamy erupt once more♥️#PlayBold #ComeBackHome pic.twitter.com/O4sCRU9VfN
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) May 24, 2018
Just days back, AB had ended his IPL campaign as the second highest run-getter for RCB. Although RCB was not able to make it to the Playoffs, de Villiers played with consistency as an individual.
He had also posted a video, for the RCB fans:
Thanks to all our fans for always standing right… https://t.co/Kms4q8FJIh
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 22, 2018
De Villiers also posted on his official app: “It has been a very tough decision to make and I’ve thought long and hard about it but I believe it is my time to step down. A huge thank you to my teammates, Cricket South Africa and all the supporters who have been behind me both in SA and around the world.”