The comeback kid made his mark with a half-century at Newlands, before the Proteas lost their nerve in Cape Town. Here’s what the Twitterz made of the superstar’s return.

AB de Villiers could make his international return this week after being added to South Africa’s T20 squad for the final fixture against Sri Lanka this week.

There is such a thing as too much of a good thing, apparently.

The Proteas will be without their star batsman for most of 2017 in the longest format, as he decides to put his feet up for yet another series. Here’s the online verdict.

Despite this, he insists he is not retiring from the format.

That puts an end to that bit of speculation, then.

Both coach Russell Domingo and captain Faf du Plessis said they weren’t entirely sure how AB de Villiers feels about returning to the Test team at the moment.

The injury to AB de Villiers has provided an opportunity for JP Duminy to bat at number four. But when de Villiers returns for the Sri Lankan series later in the year, should Duminy retain his place?

South Africa are polishing off their preparations to take on the Aussies Down Under. Here’s why they won’t miss good old AB quite as much as you might be thinking.

A pair of new spinners provided the biggest talking point for South Africa’s armchair generals, as the Proteas prepare for three Tests in Oz.

AB de Villiers will play no part in South Africa’s home ODI series and away Test series against Australia.

Well, it’s not exactly ground-breaking information, but he does admit that the selection decision had quite an impact on him personally.

Both AB de Villiers and Morne Morkel have been ruled out of the upcoming tour against New Zealand.

South Africa’s got some of the world’s most talented sportsmen… and they’re pretty easy on the eyes too. Hubba hubba!

Dude’s got skills.

It’s crunch time for South Africa in the World T20 as they take on the West Indies. The sides have met in ICC events on a number of occasions before… here’s a look back.

South Africa open their World T20 campaign against England in Mumbai on Friday. Get all the details of where to watch, what time and what to expect here.

Having lost their nine-year unbeaten away record against India late last year, The Proteas have now officially lost the #1 Test ranking and will end the season as the world’s third or fourth ranked Test side (depending on the result of the final Test). Undoubtedly one of the biggest reasons for this decline is a lack of leadership.

Speculation has gone into overdrive that AB de Villiers might call it quits from Test cricket at the end of the series against England.

“He’s got short length, umbrella slips, you’ll need a box to guard your bits. Whether it’s a yorker or whether it’s simply shorter, Dale Steyn’s alive…”

Another day, another award for AB de Villiers.

Imran Tahir and Simon Harmer have been dropped with Dane Piedt being the first choice spinner.

After a disastrous Test series, at least the Proteas will be returning home with at least some confidence after battling bravely to save the fourth and final Test.

AB de Villiers just keeps on being awesome.

It’s been pretty tough going for South Africa in India.