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AB de Villiers reacts on South Africa's poor start in World Cup

AB de Villiers reacts on South Africa's poor start in World Cup

AB de Villiers

Former South African cricketer AB de Villers has reactedon Faf du Plessis-led team's disappointing start in the Cricket World Cup 2019, which is going on in England and Wales.

South Africa were beaten by six wickets by India on Wednesday and the defeart left the side with a massive task if they are to get through to the semi-finals.

The team was beaten in the tournament opener by England on Thursday and were then upset by Bangladesh on Sunday.

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Former South African skipper took to Twitter and extended his support for the team, he wrote, "All that's important is that we should all focus on supporting the team at the World Cup."

"There is a long way to go and I believe the boys can still go all the way #ProteaFire," ABD added.

De Villiers retired from all forms of international cricket last May, but has played in lucrative Twenty20 competitions since.

He had captained South Africa at the 2015 World Cup, when they exited in the semi-finals against New Zealand.

There have been reports that de Villiers offered the team management to come out of his international retirement to participate in the Cricket World Cup 2019.

The offer, however, was denied by Cricket South Africa with any "regret".