Published 16:18 IST, October 27th 2020
AB de Villiers backs out from the upcoming edition of BBL, here's the reason
SA icon AB de Villiers has decided to skip the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League for the birth of his third child. This was confirmed by Brisbane Heat
Batting sensation Abraham Benjamin de Villiers who has set the ongoing Dream11 IPL 2020 on fire with his batting pyrotechnics has decided to pull out from the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) as the former Proteas skipper and his better half Danielle de Villiers are expecting the birth of their third child.
This was officially confirmed by ABD's BBL franchise Brisbane Heat on their official Twitter handle.
AB de Villiers backs out from BBL
"The Heat were great to us last season and I am very open to returning to the club in the future. The team did not get the results we were hoping for and I consider there is some unfinished business to deal with," de Villiers said in a post shared by the 2012/13 champions.
"We are expecting our latest child very soon and with a young, growing family and the uncertainty around travel and conditions due to COVID-19, we reluctantly decided it was not going to be this season," he added.
"The main one, aside from the challenges presented by COVID-19 and international travel, is that AB and his wife Danielle are expecting their third child very soon. Naturally, we are very pleased for them and know that the next few months will be a very special time for all," Mr. 360 further added.
Read the tweet here:
ABD's BBL career
AB de Villiers had made his BBL debut in the 2019/20 season for Brisbane Heat. He amassed 146 runs in six matches that he had featured in at a strike rate of 140.38 and an average of 24.33. ABD's highest individual score in that season was 71.
Nonetheless, the Heat had a forgettable season as they finished at the seventh position. Sydney Sixers won their second title by getting the better of the Melbourne Stars in the tournament decider.
AB de Villiers in Dream11 IPL 2020
ABD is having an excellent run in the 13th edition of the marquee tournament where he has so far managed 324 runs in 11 matches for Bangalore. The Virat Kohli-led side are at the third spot in the points table with 14 points in their tally despite a loss at the hands of southern rivals Chennai on Sunday.
The three-time finalists will next be seen in action against the title-holders Mumbai at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Updated 16:18 IST, October 27th 2020