Mumbai: AB de Villiers has said that he and South African head coach Mark Boucher will talk about the former captain coming out of retirement to play for the Proteas at this year’s T20 World Cup.
de Villiers has been in good form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far, despite not playing any cricket following the 2020 edition of the tournament.
He scored 27 balls to help RCB secure victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening game before smashing an unbeaten 76 off 34 balls against KKR on Sunday. This helped RCB win the match by 38 runs.
‘We are set up to talk a little during the IPL. But yes, we have already talked about it, ‘de Villiers, who retired from international cricket in May 2018, said during the press conference.
“Last year he asked me if I was interested. And I said ‘absolutely’. And at the end of the IPL we will look where we are in terms of my form and my fitness, ”said the former captain of South Africa.
de Villiers also said that the formation of South Africa with regard to their current players would also be a factor in whether he would return to the group or not.
‘Also the situation with his team: he has to look at his guys who have performed well lately. If there is no room for me, it must be so. If I can throw in there, it would be fantastic if all the things fall into place. Wait for [the chat with] Bouchy towards the end of the IPL, and we will then plan accordingly, ”said de Villiers.
The T20 World Cup is planned for October and November in India.
Source: Telangana Today