Following a long association with RCB (2011-2017), Gayle moved to Punjab Kings in 2018, playing for them till 2021. But the charismatic West Indian batter decided to stay away from the mega auction ahead of the 2022 season
With the announcement, de Villiers ends his decade-long association with RCB, scoring 4,491 runs in 156 matches. He finished as the second-highest run-getter for the side behind Virat Kohli.
The 37-year-old, who plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, arrived in the UAE for the second phase of the IPL on Monday.
The India No. 3 said that the pitch was a bit better to bat in the second innings as the ball was gripping less. But he also felt that England bowled a bit too short.
RCB, who suffered their third straight defeat, will now face Delhi Capitals in a do-or-die situation in their last league match.
Widely regarded as the 'Chase Master', Kohli has bettered Tendulkar in terms of stats while chasing a target.
While no spinner could make a cut to the side of Gibbs, the biggest surprise was the inclusion of former left-arm fast bowler Brett Schultz.
South Africa coach Mark Boucher had said that AB de Villiers would be considered for a place in the national team squad for the T20 World Cup.
AB De Villiers, who had hinted at a probable international comeback ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup later this year, might reconsider his decision
The former skipper stated that he will only make a comeback if he is sure that he is good enough at the international level
