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AB de Villiers is a South African cricketer widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He is known for his ability to score quickly and his unorthodox batting style. De Villiers has represented South Africa in all three formats of international cricket and currently captains the Proteas in all three formats. He has also represented Royal Challengers Bangalore and Middlesex in the Indian Premier League and the English County Championship.
Age
AB de Villiers is currently 39 years old. He was born on 17th February 1984 in Pretoria, South Africa.
Early life
De Villiers was born to Millie and Abraham de Villiers. He attended Afrikaans Boys High School in Pretoria and began playing cricket at a very young age. He was selected for the South African under–19 team at the age of 17. Education De Villiers studied at the University of Pretoria, where he completed a degree in marketing and psychology.
Career
De Villiers made his international debut in 2004 in a Test match against England. He went on to represent South Africa in all three formats of international cricket, becoming one of the most successful batsmen of the modern era. He holds numerous records in the game, including the most runs in a calendar year (2012) and the most centuries in ODIs (25). He was also the first batsman to score a century in all three game formats.
Relationships
De Villiers is married to Danielle de Villiers, a former model. The couple has two sons, Abraham and John Mark.
Houses
De Villiers and his family reside in a luxurious home in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Cars
De Villiers owns a fleet of luxury cars, including a Range Rover, a BMW 7 Series and a Porsche 911.
Net Worth
De Villiers has an estimated net worth of $25 million, most of which comes from his cricketing career.
Controversy
De Villiers has been involved in a few controversies, including being accused of ball tampering in a Test match against Sri Lanka in 2006. He was also accused of abusing an umpire during an ODI match against West Indies in 2010.
Businesses
De Villiers runs a number of businesses, including a clothing line, a restaurant and a bar in Johannesburg. He also owns a cricket academy in Pretoria.
