AB de Villiers is coming back to cricket

Former South African captain AB de Villiers, who retired from all formats of cricket four years ago, has announced his return to the game.

On Tuesday, de Villiers confirmed that cricket fans will once again see him on the field.

He retired from international cricket in 2018 but continued playing franchise cricket until 2021 before stepping away entirely. His last match was in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Now, de Villiers has announced his participation in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends this year. He will not only represent the South Africa Champions team but also lead them as captain.

Explaining his decision to return, de Villiers said, "Four years ago, I retired from all formats of cricket because I no longer had the desire to play. But time has passed, and now my son has started playing cricket too."

"It feels like my passion for cricket is coming back," he added. "That's why I am returning to the gym and net practice. I am getting ready to play in the World Championship of Legends in July."

Cricket fans are thrilled with his comeback and are eagerly waiting to see the versatile batter in action once again.

Amandeep Singh, co-owner and founder of the South Africa Champions team, expressed his excitement. "It is an honour for us to witness the incredible skills of legendary cricketers in the World Championship of Legends."

The team's other co-owner, Harry Singh, also shared his thoughts. "AB de Villiers is not just a player; he is an icon who has inspired millions around the world. His decision to lead our team is proof of his love for the game."

The World Championship of Legends is a T20 tournament featuring retired and unsigned cricket legends.  

The second edition is set to take place in July this year.  

In the first season's final, Pakistan and India faced off in an exciting match, with the Indian team emerging victorious.