South Africa news

De Villiers has 'no regrets' about leaving 'unbearable' pressures behind

Aug 16, 2018: The former South Africa captain is not missing international cricket just yet, given its mental demands

Australia news

Seven TV chief calls for more overseas BBL talent

Jul 25, 2018: In light of Mitchell Johnson's retirement from the BBL, David Barham is acutely conscious of the tournament needing to get its playing roster strengthened by more overseas star power

South Africa news

De Villiers to South Africa's rescue?

Jul 17, 2018: It may not happen in time to sort out SA's mess before the second Test against SL, but the former batsman could be working in a coaching capacity with the national team in the near future

South Africa news

AB de Villiers to play IPL for 'a few years'

Jul 10, 2018: The decision to retire from international cricket became much easier once he had made peace with the fact that his career wouldn't be defined by not winning a World Cup

Was Shane Watson's century the first in an IPL final?

May 29, 2018: And have Pakistan won at Lord's more than they have lost?

South Africa domestic news

Theunis de Bruyn moves from Knights to Titans

May 28, 2018: The batsman is likely to team up with AB de Villiers, who could make himself available for the franchise next summer, despite his recent international retirement

South Africa news

What's your favourite ABD moment?

May 23, 2018: From the fastest ODI ton to the blockathon in Adelaide, Mr 360 has given us all kinds of moments to remember from his international career

De Villiers retires from international cricket

ESPNcricinfo's AB de Villiers reader

May 23, 2018: Presenting some of our best reads on the South African superstar

De Villiers retires from international cricket

AB de Villiers: A genius in two formats

May 23, 2018: Ten numbers that illustrate AB de Villiers' greatness in Tests and ODIs

AB de Villiers retires

Reactions - 'The biggest entertainer of the last decade'

May 23, 2018: The cricketing world pays tribute to AB de Villiers following his sudden decision to retire from international cricket

South Africa news

'Tired' AB de Villiers retires from international cricket

May 23, 2018: South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has retired from international cricket, via a sudden announcement four days after completing another IPL season

RCB v SRH, IPL 2018

When Jonty says 'what a catch'

May 17, 2018: The reactions to AB de Villiers' stunner at the Chinnaswamy

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

Williamson special in vain as de Villiers, Moeen keep RCB alive

May 17, 2018: Kane Williamson made a rousing 81 off 42 balls but it wasn't enough for Sunrisers Hyderabad to chase down 219

Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Delhi

How de Villiers KO'd Daredevils

May 12, 2018: Feeding off an in-form Virat Kohli at the other end, the South African brought up his 26th IPL half-century, and steered RCB home in a tall chase

Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Delhi

Kohli and de Villiers combine to knock Daredevils out of contention

May 12, 2018: Royal Challengers' stalwarts made a combined 142 of the 182 they required to collect their fourth win so far

RCB v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

De Villiers goes back to having fun

Apr 22, 2018: The South African ace has frequently been forced to score tough runs in recent times, through injury or circumstances. Against Daredevils, he seemed to shed all that weight off his shoulders

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

De Villiers sets the record straight against left-arm spin

Apr 21, 2018: It was inconceivable after watching de Villiers bat on Saturday night that he could ever have had troubles with left-arm spin

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018

De Villiers magic powers RCB to thumping win

Apr 21, 2018: The South Africa batsman's 39-ball 90, his highest IPL score in a chase, lifted RCB to their second win

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018

Age-old jitters keep RCB fans on edge

Apr 14, 2018: Royal Challengers have perhaps the most fearsome top four in the league, but what comes after? Nervy moments for the Chinnaswamy Stadium faithful, usually

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

Umesh, de Villiers carry RCB past Kings XI

Apr 13, 2018: Hosts arrest five-match losing streak at Chinnaswamy courtesy Umesh's three-for and de Villiers' half-century