Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers hinted at a potential comeback, inspired by his kids. He retired in 2021 but is considering playing casual cricket for fun, not wanting the pressure of professional leagues. Known for innovative play, de Villiers was a key player for RCB in IPL and still admired figures like Imran Tahir.
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