Proteas batting great AB de Villiers is one of the very few names in the sport who enjoys a massive fan base across the world. Popularly known as “Mr 360”, he has entertained fans with his aggressive brand of cricket.
What really set him apart from most other players during his playing days was his sheer ability to approach the game according to the situation. This is precisely the reason why South Africa benefitted from his services.
Apart from his successful stint with the national cricket team, he was involved in several T20 leagues all across the world. More importantly, his journey with Royal Challengers Bangalore is one glorious chapter that will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of the RCB supporters.
The RCB legend has played 184 games in the Indian Premier League wherein he scored 5162 runs at a spending batting average of 39.7 including three centuries and 40 half-centuries to his name.
AB de Villiers picks the major highlight of his IPL career
Meanwhile, AB de Villiers who has been one of the vital cogs of RCB’s history has now picked the major highlight of his IPL career. Sharing the anecdote in the Indian Premier League, he revealed how the league changed the complexion of the cricketers’ careers.
He further added that the people closely associated with the IPL are “really passionate”. The former Proteas cricketer stressed the fact that sharing a dressing room with Australia’s bowling great Glenn McGrath was the major highlight during the early stages of his IPL career.
He also added that the people in India don’t just support the home team but also root for the players in other franchises as well, which is what makes the Indian Premier League a bit more special.
Today, IPL is the most-watched and entertaining T20 league in the world. It has by far successfully completed 15 editions since its inception.
