
He hinted that the proteas were used.
Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers is synonymous with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) when he talks about the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is also the franchise’s second-highest scorer after Virat Kohli and still holds the spot, despite retiring four years ago in 2021.
However, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has opined that the Proteas legend played for the wrong franchise in the IPL.
Manjrekar even highlighted that the Bengaluru-based franchise was not using AB to its full potential.
Speaking on a Star Sports show, Manjrekar said: “AB, in IPL, was not used properly. His true ability. So, in IPL we didn’t get as much juice from him. Definitely (hit higher). And, I’m sorry to say, but he played for the wrong franchise. If he had played somewhere else, we could have seen the greatness of AB de Villiers.”
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AB de Villiers enjoyed an illustrious 11-year career with RCB
The South African veteran joined RCB during the 2011 IPL season and represented the franchise for 11 seasons before retiring in 2021.
During his IPL career, De Villiers played a total of 184 matches, amassing 5,162 runs at an impressive average of 39.71. His performances included three centuries and 40 half-centuries.
With 251 Sixes to his name, De Villiers ranks fifth among players with the most sixes in IPL history. However, despite his stellar contributions, the South African legend failed to secure an IPL title. He appeared in two finals for RCB, in 2011 and 2016, but unfortunately ended up on the losing side in both cases.
However, he remains one of the best players to don the RCB jersey and grace the IPL.
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