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Bridgetown (Barbados),12  February<\/strong>\u0964  South Africa's super star AB de Villiers is set for his first stint in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after signing to play for Barbados Tridents, officials have announced.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The South African Test and One-Day International captain says he is excited about the prospects of playing in the CPL expected to take place in July, reports CMC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The announcement comes days after Barbados Pride was purchased for a reported franchise fee of $2 million by Vijay Mallya, owner of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) which de Villiers plays for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Barbados is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and I am honoured to have been invited to join the Tridents," said De Villiers on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"The CPL has been growing each year, and I’m pleased that this year the league fits so neatly within the Proteas’ international schedule.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n

De Villiers’ participation in CPL 2016 is not expected to clash with any of South Africa’s international fixtures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The CPL is expected to be played during July soon after South Africa’s campaign in a tri-series in the West Indies in June, where Australia are the third team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“I’ve had a careful look at my schedule and am looking forward to the next few months. For players in my position, it is important to find a balance between playing international cricket and participating in the various T20 leagues around the world,” said de Villiers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“I remain absolutely committed to international cricket but, this year, it just so happens I can play in the CPL as well; in contrast, for example, I have declined offers to play in the Big Bash League in Australia because it clashes with our home series against Sri Lanka.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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