Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 17/02/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Bela-Bela, South Africa |
| Hometown | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Wife | Danielle de Villiers |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Abraham Benjamin de Villiers |
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| Nickname(s) | ABD, Mr. 360 |
| Famous For | Hitting shots 360 degrees around the cricket ground |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Golden Brown |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 40 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 14 inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Warmbaths Primary School, Bela-Bela, Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Afrikaans Boys' High School), Pretoria |
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| Educational Qualification | High School graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | A bungalow in Durban, South Africa |
| Hobbies | Singing, Travelling, Swimming, Golfing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Girlfriend | Danielle de Villiers (Social Worker) |
| Marriage Date | 30 March 2013 |
Family
| Father | Abraham B de Villiers |
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| Mother | Millie De Villiers |
| Siblings | Brothers: Jan de Villiers (Elder), Wessels de Villiers (Elder). Sister: Yente de Villiers |
| Spouse | Danielle de Villiers |
| Children | Sons: Abraham de Villiers (born in 2015), John Richard de Villiers (born in 2017). Daughter: Yente de Villiers (born in 2020) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement | On 19 November 2021, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. | ||||||
| Last Match |
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| Jersey Number | #17 (South Africa), #17 (Domestic) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Africa XI, Barbados Tridents, Delhi Daredevils, Northerns, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Titans, Tshwane Spartans, Rangpur Riders, Lahore Qalandars, Middlesex, Brisbane Heat | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Dean Botes | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull shot | ||||||
| Records |
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| Awards/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | His performance for the Titans in the 2003-04 season, after which he was selected in the South African Test squad against the visiting team England. | ||||||
| Ambassador Roles | Global ambassador for Last Man Stands (world's largest T20 cricket league) |
Favourites
| Cricketer(s) |
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| Cricket Ground | SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa | ||||||
| Football Team | Manchester United F.C. | ||||||
| Athlete(s) | Roger Federer (Tennis), Tiger Woods (Golf) | ||||||
| Food | Pasta, Sea food | ||||||
| Beverage | Red wine | ||||||
| Actor | Brad Pitt | ||||||
| Actress | Kate Beckinsale | ||||||
| Film(s) | Gladiator, A River Runs Through It | ||||||
| TV Show | The Voice SA | ||||||
| Band | Snow Patrol |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Audi Q7, BMW X5 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/abdevilliers17/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/abdevilliers17 | |
| https://twitter.com/abdevilliers17 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. AB de Villiers does not smoke. | |
| 2. He comes from a sports-loving family that supported his athletic pursuits. | |
| 3. As a child, he played various sports before focusing on cricket. | |
| 4. AB was once expelled from school for playing pranks. | |
| 5. AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis have been close friends since childhood. | |
| 6. He debuted for South Africa at the age of 20 after 16 first-class games. | |
| 7. Jonty Rhodes is his inspiration. | |
| 8. In 2010, he released a bilingual album titled 'Maak Jou Drome Waar.' | |
| 9. He holds the record for the fastest ODI century off 31 balls. | |
| 10. AB de Villiers was emotional when South Africa lost the World Cup 2015 semi-final. | |
| 11. He considered retiring from Test cricket in 2016. | |
| 12. His autobiography, "AB: The Autobiography," was released in 2016. | |
| 13. AB de Villiers excelled in multiple sports during his school days. | |
| 14. Nicknamed "Mr. 360" and "Superman" for his innovative cricket shots. | |
| 15. He supports the 'Make a Difference Foundation.' | |
| 16. AB de Villiers retired from international cricket in 2018, citing exhaustion. | |
| 17. He confirmed he would not return to cricket after eye surgery in 2022. |