Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers recently melted hearts on social media as he proudly shared his son’s first cricketing milestone. The legendary batter took to Instagram on Sunday to reshare a post by his wife, Danielle de Villiers, celebrating their son’s maiden half-century in a junior cricket match.
Danielle’s post featured adorable pictures of their young son at the crease, showcasing his excitement and confidence while batting. She captioned it with a proud message, writing, “Ag my heart! Our baby AB made his first 50 yesterday.” The post quickly went viral among fans, who flooded the comments with congratulations and affectionate messages for the de Villiers family.
AB, who has always spoken fondly about his love for family, shared the post with pride, giving fans a heartwarming glimpse into his life beyond cricket. Since retiring from international cricket, the former Proteas skipper has often emphasised how family and fatherhood have become the most rewarding parts of his journey — and this moment clearly reflected that sentiment.
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Meanwhile, de Villiers has also been in the headlines for his insightful cricketing views. During the launch of the proposed “Test Twenty” format, the South African legend spoke about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, expressing admiration for their longevity and competitive spirit.
AB de Villiers’ son has arrived in cricket, now just waiting to see Akaay Kohli with him doing wonders for RCB in future 🤍 pic.twitter.com/GNqxrLnhH5
— Leisha (@katyxkohli17) October 26, 2025
“If Tiger Woods comes back and plays, I’m just happy he’s still out there. Same with these two — they know what they want to achieve, and the 2027 World Cup is likely their big goal,” he said.
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In his latest YouTube video, de Villiers elaborated further, suggesting that the 2027 ODI World Cup might serve as the final chapter of Kohli’s illustrious international career. “I think the 2027 World Cup will be his final push for glory. The IPL might continue for a few more years, but World Cups take a much bigger toll — physically, mentally, and emotionally,” he explained.
De Villiers’ mix of fatherly pride and cricket wisdom once again reminded fans why he remains one of the game’s most loved and respected figures.
