Cricket South Africa on Tuesday confirmed that AB de Villiers’ decision to retire from international cricket “will remain final” and the swashbuckling batsman will not be coming out of retirement.

AB de Villiers retirement decision to 'remain final', confirms Cricket South Africa

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been pretty vocal about a possible return from international retirement after calling it quits in 2018. De Villiers, regarded as one of the finest batsmen to play the game, last played against Australia, in a Test match, in March-April 2018 and has since only featured in franchise cricket.

Graeme Smith hints at AB de Villiers' comeback for T20I series vs West Indies

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has asked retired-cricketer AB de Villiers ‘to lead the national side once again’ with Mr. 360 contemplating a return to international cricket for the Proteas, media reports stated on Wednesday.

AB de Villiers, Graeme Smith dismiss reports stating Mr. 360 was offered Proteas captaincy