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Former South African batting icon AB de Villiers has hinted at a possible return to the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, De Villiers will return to the cash-rich league in a different capacity.
The former Mr 360 degree batter has expressed his desire for a coaching or mentoring role with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the future. De Villiers spent the majority of his IPL career at RCB. The wicketkeeper-batter started his IPL career with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2008 and played for them for three seasons before joining RCB in 2011.
"I might be involved with the IPL again in the future in a different role, but committing to a full season in a professional capacity is really tricky, and I believe those days are done. That said, you never say never. My heart is with RCB and always will be. So, if the franchise feels there's a role for me as a coach or mentor, when my time is right and ready, it will definitely be RCB," said De Villiers in a recent interaction.
However, the South African legend, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2021, said that a full-time professional commitment to the league is unlikely.
