For a decade, AB de Villiers was one of the overseas names that was loved by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans like no other.
With swashbuckling 4522 runs for the franchise in 145 innings, scoring at every corner of the ground, he is a bona fide legend of the RCB.
In his time at the RCB camp, he made it to the final twice; however, he could not cross the line along with his close friend, Virat Kohli.
Nevertheless, he has never shied away from showing his full support and love for the franchise, despite playing his last match in 2021.
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As the Royal Challengers enjoy a fantastic season and reach their 4th final, it is worth remembering that he had made a special promise to the fans, given the team reaches the final. See what he had to say
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AB de Villiers makes a special promise to RCB fans:
On one of his Instagram lives a couple of weeks back, looking at how the team was performing in 2025, Mr 360 has promised his presence at the venue if they make it to the final.
He also spoke about the efforts he and Kohli have put in for many years, and that he would love to lift the trophy alongside his friend.
"Mark my words, if RCB makes it to the final, I will be there at the stadium with the boys."
"Nothing will give me more pleasure than to lift that trophy with Virat Kohli. I've tried that for many, many years,” said de Villiers.
ABD has been seen in several RCB events even after his retirement from all forms of the game, and yet he is received with the same amount of love and adulation by the fans and the current lot of players.
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