Published 18:45 IST, November 30th 2023

AB de Villiers makes huge revelation about former IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils

Former South African batsman AB de Villiers has come up with some shocking revelations about his former IPL team Delhi Daredevils ahead of the 2024 mini-auction

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Ahe of IPL 2024 mini-auction, all ten franchises have announced ir retained and released players. auction of 17th edition of cash-rich league is reported to take place in Dubai on December 19. Teams such as Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants alrey have set strategies for IPL 2024, teams like Delhi Capitals and RCB will be aiming to lift ir first title. 

3 things you need to know 

  • Chennai Super Kings are current champions of Indian Premier League 
  • CSK and MI are most successful teams in cash-rich league
  • IPL 2024 will take place in month of March, April and May 

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AB de Villiers' big revelation on Delhi Capitals 

AB de Villiers, a former batsman for South Africa, has h an incredible career playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, three-time IPL finalists. De Villiers did, however, play for Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals) prior to joining RCB. De Villiers was released by Daredevils ahe of 2011 Indian Premier League auction, and Royal Challengers Bangalore later picked him. After retiring from IPL in 2021, AB de Villiers is currently seen on his YouTube channel offering guidance and breaking down cricket plays.

AB de Villiers has revealed some startling information about his previous IPL team ahe of IPL 2024 mini-auction. He has claimed that he was informed he would be retained ahe of IPL 2011 auction. But renowned batsman and wicketkeeper was released by franchise ahe of auction, and he eventually went to RCB. 

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When I played in 2010 season, I got called into office and was told ‘you are going to get retained, young AB de Villiers’. I sat alongside David Warner in that meeting. It came as a huge surprise to me a week or two later when I realised I h been released. So communication wasn’t great back in day, that must be different se days but it’s not a nice feeling.

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Will Delhi Capitals win IPL 2024? 

Ever since Delhi Daredevils became Delhi Capitals re has been a major shift in ir performance and side has emerged as one of top teams in tournament in last few years. With likes of Rishabh Pant expected to return in IPL 2024, re are possibilities that Capitals may win IPL 2024. 

18:45 IST, November 30th 2023