Sanjay Manjrekar made a bold statement regarding AB de Villiers’ tenure with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to Manjrekar, de Villiers played for the wrong franchise during his 11 seasons with RCB. The former cricketer turned commentator criticized RCB for allegedly limiting de Villiers’ potential and brilliance.
During a discussion on Star Sports, Manjrekar compared de Villiers to Suryakumar Yadav and acknowledged the former’s greatness in Tests and ODIs. However, he expressed disappointment in RCB’s utilization of de Villiers in T20 cricket, suggesting that the franchise did not maximize his abilities. Manjrekar suggested that de Villiers could have achieved even greater success if he had played for a different IPL team.
Contrary to Manjrekar’s assessment, de Villiers has left a lasting legacy with RCB. He is the second-highest run-scorer for the franchise, accumulating 4522 runs in his time with RCB. De Villiers’ performance for RCB, including memorable innings like his unbeaten 129 against the Gujarat Lions in 2016, has solidified his place in the team’s history.
Despite Manjrekar’s criticism, de Villiers’ impact on RCB cannot be overlooked. His contributions to the team over the years have been significant, making him a standout player in the franchise’s history. While Manjrekar may believe that de Villiers played for the wrong franchise, the South African batsman’s success with RCB speaks for itself.
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