AB de Villiers, the renowned South African cricketer, is one of the greatest international batsmen, and a fantastic fielder as well. The powerful middle-order and wicket-keeper batsman has done wonders. Even though AB de Villiers has retired from international cricket, he is one of the highlights of the Indian Premier League (IPL). His fielding skills are worth appreciating and have made many critics speechless. He has been named as the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times within a span of 15 years of his international career. There are more such amazing facts about AB de Villiers that you might be unaware of. Here we have got some fascinating facts about the cricketer. Have a look at them!
1: The cricketer has won a prestigious national medal from Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa for his science project in his young days. In fact, he wanted to become a doctor.
2: AB de Villiers holds several records like the fastest century by a South African in Tests, the fastest 50 (16 balls), 100 (31 balls) and 150 (64 balls) in ODI (One Day Internationals), and the fastest 50 by a South African in T20s.
3: He has also collaborated with the South African singer and songwriter, Ampie Du Preez for his debut music album named “Maak Jou Drome Waar” (“Make Your Dreams Come True”).
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