Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers is regarded as one of the finest players in the world. Apart from numerous records in international cricket, de Villiers has create a separate fan base in the Indian Premier League. Popularly known as Mr 360, the Proteas batter took his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore to new heights, with his powerful hitting. De Villiers started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2008 but then moved to RCB in 2011. He then went on to smash 4522 runs at a strike rate of 158.33 and became the second highest run-scorer for Bangalore. He even contributed with two centuries and 37 half-centuries before calling it quit in 2021.
Fans Fume At Gautam Gambhir Over "Only Personal Record" Remark On AB De Villiers
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AB de Villiers smashed 4522 runs at a strike rate of 158.33 and became the second highest run-scorer for Bangalore.
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Gambir's remarks did not go well with RCB fans as they took to Twitter and slammed the former India batter.
Gambhir started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2008 and then moved to Kolkata Knight Riders as a skipper in 2011. After that, he guided the Kolkata-based franchise to two titles in 2012 and 2014, after defeating Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in the finals respectively. The former India opener has scored 4218 runs in 154 IPL matches with 36 half-centuries to his name.
Talking about IPL, the 16th edition of the cash-rich league will kick-start from March 31 with the first match between the defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.
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