Former South African skipper AB De Villiers will be making a comeback to cricket post-retirement. He retired from all formats of the game in 2021 but will return to playing the game through this tournament.
AB De Villiers will lead the Game Changers South Africa Champions in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). This premier T20 tournament, featuring retired and non-contracted cricket legends, promises a nostalgic yet exhilarating spectacle for fans across the globe.
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AB De Villiers Shares His Excitement On Returning To Competetive Cricket
He spoke about his return to cricket which was penned down by the WCL media. He said that he is making a comeback to the game after his sons started playing the game which pushed him to go that extra mile as well.
"Four years ago, I retired from all cricket because I just didn't feel the urge to play any more. 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, well, it feels as though some kind of flame has been lit again," as quoted from a release by WCL.
De Villiers is popularly known as Mr.360 for his ability to play shots in all corners of the ground. He made a habit of playing some unorthodox shots till the time he played T20I cricket. He also played across all major T20 leagues leaving an impact in each of them.
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Amandeep Singh, Co-Owner of South Africa Champions & Founder of Game Changers shared his excitement:
"We are honoured to compete in the World Championship of Legends and showcase the incredible talent of our cricketing greats. AB de Villiers' return as our captain is a monumental boost for our team, and his leadership will undoubtedly inspire us to new heights," Singh said.
Meanwhile, the South African squad will see former legends like Jacques Kallis, Herschelle Gibbs, Dale Steyn, and Imran Tahir play in the inaugural season.
