IPL 2022: RCB fans good news here, AB de Villiers back to IPL

In IPL 2022 eliminator match Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Lucknow super Giants today evening May 25. IPL 2022: RCB fans good news here, AB de Villiers back to IPL. AB de Villers had retired from the IPL ahead IPL 2022, ending a fruitful stint with the Indian Premier League.

Much of that time, the South African had spent at the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Now, the RCB fans might just have that good news. ABD is considering a return to the RCB set up during the IPL 2023. AB de Villiers dropped a bombshell for all the cricket fans as he confirmed his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli had said during an interview that AB De Villiers is likely to return to RCB in some capacity. “So we stay in touch and he’s very keenly watching RCB and hopefully here next year in some capacity,” Kohli had said.

About two weeks later, AB De Villiers confirmed the news that he is indeed coming back to the IPL next year. The 38-year-old has been an iconic player for RCB over the years and was recently inducted into the franchise’s ‘Hall of Fame’ alongside West Indies legend Chris Gayle.

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Speaking on VUSport’s YouTube channel, AB de Villiers said he is missing being with the RCB and would love to be back in his second home. “I’m glad to hear Virat has 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,” De Villiers said.

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“I have heard a little bird tweeting, saying that there might be some games in Bangalore. So I would love to return to my second hometown and watch the full capacity stadium there at the Chinnaswamy again. I would love to return, I am looking forward to it.”