Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Nubaid Haroon and special guest AB de Villiers!

Beards meet cricket!

In this episode AB chats about his career, the World Cup that broke his heart, teaming up with Kohli at RCB, a life changing meeting on an airplane and so much more. This one is SPECIAL.

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00:00 Pre Shoot Chat

01:39 Introduction & Welcome AB de Villiers

02:39 The Story Behind AB’s Beard

03:15 Early Life, Childhood & Sporting Talents

05:56 Family Influence and Sporting Upbringing

07:23 South Africa’s Sports Culture & Schooling with Faf 

10:42 Breaking Into International Cricket & Early Challenges

13:53 Technical Growth and Evolution as a Batsman

16:49 Batting Triggers, Technique & Adaptability

17:31 Mindset and Ambitions in 2008

19:36 A Meeting On A Plane That Changed Everything

23:37 Jacques Kallis’ Influence

25:05 Memorable Innings vs Pakistan

26:15 Why Test Cricket Is the Ultimate Challenge

28:13 South Africa’s Golden Era of Cricket

30:46 Rivalry and Respect with Dale Steyn

32:57 Motivation and Iconic Series vs Australia

35:09 Controversies and the Ball-Scratching Incident

35:53 Competitive Edge and Embracing Aggression

36:35 Partnership and Understanding with Hashim Amla

39:16 Reading the Game and Outsmarting Field Placements

42:13 The Record-Breaking 31-Ball Century in 2015

43:19 2015 World Cup Journey & Heartbreak

49:19 Why Winning a World Cup Is So Difficult

50:25 IPL Journey & Love Affair with RCB

55:14 Batting with Kohli

57:44 AB’s Love for Other Sports & Hobbies

59:41 Faith and Spirituality in His Career

1:01:08 Reflecting on Career Achievements & Family Life

1:04:44 Picking His All-Time World XI & Cricket Heroes

1:07:44 Comparing Different Cricketing Eras

1:08:35 Post Shoot Chat & Batters That Got AB Thinking

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