Overview

• AB de Villiers, one of cricket's most celebrated players, will return to competitive action in July 2025 after a four-year retirement.
• He will captain the Game Changers South Africa team in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), a T20 tournament featuring retired and non-contracted cricket legends.
• De Villiers cited playing cricket with his young sons as reigniting his passion for the sport, motivating his return to the field.
• The Game Changers team previously featured South African cricket legends including Jacques Kallis, Herschelle Gibbs, and Dale Steyn, adding to the tournament's nostalgic appeal.
• Organizers and fans alike have expressed excitement for de Villiers' return, highlighting the WCL's mission to celebrate cricket's golden era and bring beloved players back to the game.