The whisper around the return of Ab de Villiers to the Indian Premier League (IPL) I just became louder, and this time the South African icon itself dropped a big hint. Ab de Villiers has already made it clear that he will not return to the IPL as a player, but did not fully deny his comeback.
A loyal servant of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who has been worshiped by fans for his magical strokeplay and dedication to the franchise over the years, recently revealed that he is open to absorb the role of a mentor or coach in the IPL.
My heart is with RCB: Ab de Villiers
However, the former Proteas captain made that clear Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Remains closest to his heart and he cannot imagine that he works elsewhere. Mr. 360 confirmed that if he returns to IPL as a coach or mentor, this will only be for RCB.
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Ab de Villiers said on News 24 Sports: “Look, you never say, and you can’t bind anything to it now, but my heart is with RCB; it will always be. So if there is a role to play in an IPL franchise, when my time is right and ready, it will certainly be RCB in my heart.”
Ab de Villiers to Vaibhav Bola via News 24 Sports:
“My heart is with RCB and in the future I will only work with them” pic.twitter.com/VRKNYKFELU
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) September 3, 2025
Ab de Villiers’ IPL story in figures
In the meantime, the IPL story of AB de Villiers is most reminded for his years at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he became one of the greatest icons of the franchise. From ABD’s nearly 180 games in the IPL, 157 games came to RCB colors and he made a legacy.
The legendary South African Batter scored more than 4,500 points with an amazing success rate of approximately 160, along with two memorable centuries and more than 30 fifty to his name.
During his entire IPL journey, De Villiers scored more than 5,000 points with the help of three centuries and 40 half centuries, but it was his fearlessness, courage, innovation and pure entertainment that made him one of the most loved and entertaining overseas players in the history of the IPL.
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RCB Director publishes a sincere message on tragic Bengaluru Stampede
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has made an emotional apology to the fans in the aftermath of the Bengaluru Stamede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL 2025 -Titelwin party on June 4.
Bobat expressed deep sorrow about the loss of lives and extended condolences to the affected families. He emphasized that the tragedy will remain an unforgettable part of the journey of the franchise, but insisted on the RCB family to stay united during this difficult time.
Mo Bobat said in his explanation: “The loss of lives is incredibly sad. We have been stripped. Our deepest condolences go to all affected people. If there is one thing that this franchise has done over the years, it is together, through good times and bad.
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“The loss of lives is incredibly sad. We are stripped. Our deepest condolences go to all the affected people. If there is one thing that this franchise has done over the years, it is together, through good times and bad. We have to become tighter now and now be tighter and take care of … pic.twitter.com/aobwpxpojm
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) September 4, 2025
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