Mr 360 is back: Six months after announcing retirement, AB de Villiers smashes 93 off 31 balls in practice game

In the immortal words of Navjot Singh Sidhu: Form is temporary, class is permanant. AB de Villiers falls in this cateogry and smashed 93 off 31 balls in a practice match - his first since he announced his retirement from international cricket. 

Earlier in the year while announcing retirement, AB de Villiers posted a video on his Twitter handle and said: “it is time for others to take over.” AB de Villiers, one of the most versatile batsmen of the world cricket, has played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals for South Africa.

“I have decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect,” the 34-year-old cricketer said. “After 114 Test matches, 228 ODI’s and 78 T20 Internationals, it is time for others to take over. I have had my turn, and to be honest, I am tired. This is a tough decision, I have thought long and hard about it and I’d like to retire while still playing decent cricket. After the fantastic series wins against India and Australia, now feels like the right time to step aside,” he added.c