Delhi: Former South African veteran wicketkeeper batsman AB de Villiers recently revealed that he received more payment during his 11 -year career in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This was revealed when RCB won its first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final played in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Former Indian cricketer Abhinav Mukund shared this information.
After the historic victory of RCB, Mukund told Broadcasters, “I was sitting near AB de Villiers and he said something to me that no IPL veteran may have ever said. But, he said this to the heart.”
The Indian player said, “He said, ‘I think I was paid excessively. I was overped.”, He said this keeping in mind all the aspects you mention, such as the team could buy other superstar players. This year (IPL 2025) The highest amount was spent on players like Phil Sold or Josh Hazlewood, and that too was not more than 15 crores. ”
AB de Villiers started the IPL in 2008 with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). He then joined RCB in 2011. He was retained twice for ₹ 9.5 crore in 2014 and ₹ 11 crore in 2018. By 2021, he played with RCB.
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