AB de Villiers, former South African international cricketer, on Sunday said that it would be “fantastic” to make an international comeback ahead of the T20 world cup 2021 which is scheduled to be held in India in October.

“If I can slot in, it will be fantastic,” de Villiers said at the post-match interview after match 10 of the Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021). He added that he would be ok even if he is not able to make a comeback.

De Villiers, 37, said he is going to communicate with South Africa head coach Mark Boucher towards the end of the IPL.

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“Last year I was asked and I said I am absolutely interested… with regards to my form, my fitness. We have to get the best 15 together, we will plan accordingly. I am speaking with Boucher towards the end of IPL,” de Villiers added.

On Friday, Boucher had hinted at de Villiers’ possible international comeback.

Boucher, a former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman, has also revealed the conversation he had with the RCB star ahead of the IPL 2021.

“I did chat to him before he went to the IPL,” Boucher had said.

“The conversation is still very much open. AB being the person he is, he wanted to perform very well at the IPL, to prove to himself and everyone else that he is still a very key figure in world cricket and could dominate at that level,” Boucher had said.

In May 2018, de Villiers had announced his retirement from international cricket. He played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20Is before announcing his surprise retirement after making a deep impact across formats.

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On Sunday, in the company of Glenn Maxwell, de Villiers again made batting look too easy on a pitch that was far from conducive for fluent stroke-making, as their team RCB beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 38 runs.

“I want to win games of cricket for my team, the coaches feel strongly about me, I am not too worried, whatever role is assigned to me I will do my best. I play the situation to the best of my ability.