In a recent revelation AB de Villiers the former South African captain disclosed his keenness to embark on coaching roles in the coming days. While categorically stating that he isnt actively pursuing the position of Team Indias head coach he did not entirely dismiss the possibility for the future.
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De Villiers stated that he would love coaching a team, and that his expertise may benefit many players. The 40-year-old stated that while he is not currently exploring coaching roles, he may explore for chances in the future.
Speaking to News18 Cricketnext, AB de Villiers stated:
“I absolutely have no idea. I do think I’ll enjoy coaching. I think there’s certain elements I won’t enjoy as much, which I will have to learn. With time, anything is possible and I can think on my feet and learn as I move on.
“But I think there are elements of a coaching job that I’ll enjoy a lot. Things that I’ve learned over the years, the maturity that I’ve got now at the age of 40, looking back, a lot of things look a lot clearer when I look back at my career. So those kind of learnings could be valuable for some younger players, even some senior players.
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers added:
“And I would love to work with some players and some teams in that regard. As a full-time head coach, that’s not something that comes to mind as of yet. It’s not something that really appeals to me now. But as I said, never say never. Down the line, things might change.”
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers bid farewell to the realm of international cricket on May 23 2018 marking the end of a stellar career that amassed an impressive total of 20014 runs across different formats.
AB de Villiers Backs Team India as Strong Contenders for 2024 T20 World Cup
AB de Villiers also discussed the best possibilities to win the next 2024 T20 World Cup. He named India as one of the favorites to win the title, emphasizing how the IPL has helped the country find numerous promising white-ball players.
The cricketer-turned-expert explained:
“It must be boring, but I always mention India when it comes to that (World Cup predictions), especially the white-ball cricket, because of the IPL over the years. I just think there’s so much talent that’s come through. It doesn’t mean they’re going to win it, but they are definitely one of the main contenders to win the trophy.”
AB de Villiers
India is poised to commence their 2024 T20 World Cup expedition with a compelling clash against Ireland at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 5.