In a shocking statement, the great South African cricketer AB de Villiers has directly excavated MS Dhoni in the current role of MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL). 44 -year -old MS Dhoni has continued to play in the IPL despite being modest in recent seasons.
But AB de Villiers, who retired from all forms of the game at the age of 37, made it clear that he does not see himself and the mythical Indian wicketkeeper at the same level when it comes to efforts and output. Recently, the former RCB icon opened up about the challenges of being committed to the game at an older age.
AB de Villiers questioned MS Dhoni’s effort in IPL !!
Proteas Legend insisted that he worked hard and gave more to the game. Dhoni, with the hope of turning to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026, de Villiers refused to compare with one of the world’s most successful captains, with all the ICC titles, he said he worked hard and worked more throughout his career.
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Although Dhoni still preferred by millions and plays an important role in the CSK setup, de Villiers indicated that his journey demanded more pieces and intensity, digging in the number of legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batters in the recent IPL season.
AB de Villiers said on the podcast of Shubhankar Mishra, “This is really a big commitment for someone at the age of 41. You can’t compare me. I work very hard. I had a lot of hard work. I had hard work. I think I think not just a year. I am not just joking” “
“Don’t compare me with me i do much more difficult work”pic.twitter.com/cyksvhqpwu https://t.co/ndm3rpzfq0
– Advit’ (@ADVITXVIRAT) August 3, 2025
Dale Stan says that AB de Villiers is still better than many IPL players
Meanwhile, AB de Villiers may retire, but their bat is still on fire. In the final of the World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025), East Great broke a nine -wicket to help South Africa Champion crushing the South Africa champion to crush the South Africa champion by nine wickets in Birmingham.
Following his heroines, former South African fast bowler Dale Stan said de Villiers are still better than many top players in the IPL. Stan was surprised at how easily his former team partner played even after retiring from international cricket three years ago.
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Dale Steyn posted on X: “Alapapriya/popular opinion. AB is still better than half international in IPL. Perhaps even more than that.”
Unpopular/popular opinion.
AB is still better than half international in IPL. Perhaps even more.
– Dale Stan (@Dalsteyn62) August 3, 2025
AB de Villiers stole the show in WCL 2025 final
Chasing 196 runs for WCL 2025 Glory, de Villiers was his brilliant best. He did not be 120 runs with just 60 balls. He hit 10 fours and 8 sixes against Pakistan. AB added 72 runs with the first opener Hashim Amla and then formed a strong 125-rin unbeaten partnership with JP Duminy, who did not stay out with a smooth 51 to win the final against Pakistan Champions.
Earlier, Pakistan Champion made a strong start with Sharjil Khan, with 76 runs off 44 balls after batting first in the WCL 2025 final. He shared a 72 -run stand with Shoaib Malik. But Hardas Wilogen and Wayne Parnell changed things quickly after bowling tight mantras, and they could post only 195 runs on the board against South Africa Champion.
