AB de Villiers Enjoys A Game With Mumbai Wheelchair Cricket Team: WATCH
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AB de Villiers joined the Mumbai wheelchair cricket team for practice, delighting fans.
AB de Villiers, renowned as the man of the people, continues to win hearts off the field.
The former South African cricketer and RCB hero delighted fans by joining the Mumbai wheelchair cricket team for a practice session at Islam Gymkhana, Marine Lines.
de Villiers sat in a wheelchair, played some elegant shots, and even used the wheelchair to run between the wickets, bringing immense joy to players and fans alike.
Spectators captured these special moments through pictures and videos, celebrating the legend's heartfelt gesture and support for the inclusive game of wheelchair cricket.
The former South African captain and RCB legend's connection and love for his cherished Bengaluru team continue. De Villiers recently expressed this in a message to RCB fans.
While speaking on the ESPN Cricinfo show after RCB's victory, ABD said, 'The time has come. RCB is going all the way. I am not allowed to say the Bengaluru terms (Ee Saala Cup Naam De) because of Virat (Kohli). He told me I am not allowed to say that anymore, but I truly believe we are going all the way this season. So stay tuned, buckle up, and enjoy the ride."
'The first time I saw him on the screen for the PBKS vs RCB game was when he got out of the bus, and I just saw a lot of focus in that guy. That's the typical kind of body language we're so used to seeing," De Villiers said while speaking on JioHotstar.
'And what I love most about this is, he didn't score runs today, but we still saw him right till the end, celebrating with the batters. The ultimate team man and he looks very, very focused," De Villiers added.
Kohli began well with two boundaries, but New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson dismissed him in the fourth over to end his knock.
'The job's not done yet, but I'm very excited to watch him play. I do not doubt in my mind he's going to play a big hand in the final," De Villiers said.
In the final of IPL 2025, scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (June 3), RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2, where Punjab Kings will fight against Mumbai Indians in Mullanpur on Friday (May 30) to fight for the remaining spot in the final.
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