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'I'll be definitely return around the Indian T20 League next year'- AB de Villiers likely to return for Indian T20 League 2023

In a good piece of news for Bangalore fans, former South African skipper and dynamic cricketer Ab de Villiers is set to make his return to...

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In a good piece of news for Bangalore fans, former South African skipper and dynamic cricketer Ab de Villiers is set to make his return to the Indian T20 League. It has been confirmed after the recent statement of De Villiers in a conversation on VU Sports’ YouTube Channel.

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ABD has talked about his possible return to the Bangalore franchise in the 2023 edition of the Indian T20 League. Although, this time, he might not be there in a different role for the team other than being a player only. The 38-year-old went on to address Bangalore as his second home.

I would love to return to my second hometown - Ab De Villiers

“I've heard that we've few games in Bangalore next year, so I would love to return to my second hometown. I'll be definitely around the IPL next year in whatever capacity,” said De Villiers in his statement.

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Speaking of his stint in the Indian T20 League, then the veteran right-hander played 184 matches in the league. He also played for other teams like Delhi other than Bangalore. But apart from that he had spent a long time with the Bangalore franchise and entertained the fans both with his brilliant batting and fielding around in all corners of the ground.

The Pretoria-born batter has a huge fan following among the Indian cricket fans and they also expressed their happiness after the arrival of this news.

De Villiers played 184 matches in the league and scored 5162 runs with a very commendable batting average of 39.71 with three centuries and 40 half-centuries to his name. He has the highest individual score of 133 runs on his credit.

Now, it will also be crucial to see in which capacity ABD will join the Bangalore camp again in the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League to be played next year in 2023.

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