Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer AB de Villiers has confirmed that he will return to the IPL next season.
Earlier, former RCB teammate of de Villiers, Virat Kohli hinted on the 38-year old cricketer's possible return in IPL 2023. Talking about Kohli's hint, de Villiers told VUSport, "I am glad to hear Virat confirmed it. To be honest, we haven’t decided on anything yet. I will definitely be around IPL next year. I am not sure in what capacity but I am missing getting back there."
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Mr. 360 further added that he would love to return to his second hometown, Bangalore to watch the full capacity stadium there at the Chinnaswamy again and he would love to return.
Notably, ABD had joined RCB in 2011 and had been a part of the team until last year when he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Proteas cricketer has scored 5162 runs in 184 matches and is placed 6th in the all-time list of players with the most runs in IPL.