Says visionary leadership of Sameen and Atif Rana has transformed Qalandars into Global T20 powerhouse LAHORE (28th January 2026): Former South African captain and global cricket icon AB de Villiers has lauded the leadership and management of Lahore Qalandars, crediting owners Sameen Rana and Atif Rana for transforming the franchise into one of the world’s […]
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Babar Azam shares his all-time favourite cricketer
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has named South African batting sensation AB de Villiers as his all-time favourite cricketer. He revealed this during an interview with former England star Kevin Pietersen on Pietersen’s YouTube channel, ‘The Switch | Kevin Pietersen’. Babar praised AB de Villiers for his exceptional skills and influence on modern cricket. Babar […]
AB de Villiers backs RCB for maiden IPL title
AB de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a strong chance to win their first IPL title this season. He praised their team balance and Virat Kohli’s presence in the top order. Despite reaching three finals, RCB has yet to secure the trophy. This season, they will play under a new captain, Rajat Patidar, […]
Babar Azam one of the ‘toughest batsmen to bowl to’: Cummins
ICC’s number one ranked Test bowler Pat Cummins say that Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, is one of the most formidable batsman he has ever faced. Cummins has appeared in 34 Test matches since making his international debut in 2011, taking 164 wickets at an economy rate of 2.74 and an […]
AB de Villiers to make Big Bash League debut with Brisbane Heat
South African great AB de Villiers will make his debut in Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash League during the 2019-20 season after signing with Brisbane Heat, the team announced Tuesday. The 35-year-old prolific batsman will join the Heat for the second half of the eight-team competition that runs from December to February. Coach Darren Lehmann said […]
De Villiers to feature in PSL 4
Former South African cricketer AB De Villiers confirmed on friday said that he will be the part of 4th edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) via tweeted posted by PSL’s official account. In a video message, the wicket-keeper batsman thanked Pakistani fans for their support. He further added that he is looking forward to play […]
De Villiers announces shock retirement from International cricket
CAPETOWN: Veteran South African cricketer AB de Villiers on Wednesday announced unexpected retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. In a message on popular micro-blogging website Twitter, the 34-year-old said that “I want to let you know that I have decided to retire from all international crickets with immediate effect. After 114 […]
De Villiers says ready for Zimbabwe, India Tests
South Africa’s batting icon AB de Villiers says his near two-year Test break has enabled him to prepare thoroughly for his comeback in a one-off day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday. “I’ve had a great pre-season, which I haven’t had for 13 years,” he said in an interview with South Africa’s Sunday Times newspaper. […]