Faf du Plessis reveals how AB de Villiers can make South Africa comeback in 2020

South Africa cricket legend AB de Villiers could return to play for national side next year. According to latest reports in country, national side's new interim coach Mark Boucher and captain Faf du Plessis could well take it upon mselves to convince de Villiers to come out of retirement. development involves keeping T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia in mind. 

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AB de Villiers' comeback on cards?

Mzansi Super League 2019 just concluded and Faf du Plessis' Paarl Rocks lifted trophy. Speaking to press after match, Proteas captain Du Plessis talked about De Villiers' possible return to international cricket. Earlier, Proteas' new coach Mark Boucher had expressed interest in having De Villiers back in SA jersey. Du Plessis resonated with Boucher's thoughts and even added fact that talks have already been initiated by Cricket South Africa with star batsman.

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Du Plessis' statements signalled that De Villiers will probably return for SA in shortest format of game. He mentioned how T20 World Cup will t require ABD to spend too much time away from home and even T20Is that SA plays before World Cup are t too many in number. Skipper Du Plessis also expressed his excitement over Cricket South Africa's overhaul with legendary figures like Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher arriving at helm of affairs. Smith is new interim director of CSA.

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De Villiers made 1672 T20I runs for South Africa until his retirement in 2017. He has remained to be one of biggest names in franchise T20 circuit and will finally make an appearance in Big Bash as he will be wearing Brisbane Heat jersey in January 2020. He continues to be a part of Royal Challengers Banglore ahead of IPL 2020 Auction on December 19.

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