AB de Villiers is undoubtedly is one of the most entertaining and explosive cricket in modern-day cricket. Check interesting facts and trivia about current South Africa ODI Skipper. He is an allrounder in all sense - Played Football, Hockey, Rugby, Tennis and other games at national level for South Africa.

AB de Villiers Interesting Facts and Trivia 


# Full Name - Abraham Benjamin de Villiers (prefers to be called AB)

# AB de Villiers was shortlisted for Junior National Hockey and Football squad.

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# He captained the South Africa Junior Rugby side.

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# He held six South African school swimming records.

# Holds six South African school swimming records.

# He was the fastest 100-meter time in South Africa Junior Athletics.

# He was a member of South Africa Junior Davis Cup Tennis Team.

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# He was a National Badminton U-19 Champion.

# He also won Golf handicap of scratch.

# Recipient of the prestigious national medal from the Late Nelson Mandela for a science project.

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# In 2010, AB de Villiers collaborated with South African Ampie Du Preez for his their debut music album named “Maak Jou Drome Waar” (Make Your Dreams Come True)

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