Former South Africa cricket team captain AB de Villiers announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of just 33 in May 2018, but has now made up his mind to return to international cricket. AB de Villiers made his debut in the Big Bash League (BBL) being played in Australia and has made a comeback to professional cricket. However, he has also played IPL last year.

Significantly, there was a chance of AB de Villiers returning in the ODI World Cup in England and Wales last year, but this was not possible. However, current reports state that AB de Villiers wants to play the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 for his team. AB de Villiers has said that he would like to play the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2020 is to be held in Australia in October and November.

According to sources, talks are going on between AB de Villiers and the new support staff and captain of the South Africa team. AB de Villiers has said, "I would love to play the World Cup. I would like to talk with Boucher (new coach of South Africa team), Graeme Smith (Director of Cricket CSA) and Captain Faf Du Plessis about this. We all want this to be possible. However, before that, some things will be needed, which is under preparation. "