Cricket superstar AB de Villiers and his wife, Danielle, recently melted hearts across social media by sharing an incredibly proud family milestone: their son’s spectacular maiden half-century in a recent cricket match. The heartwarming news, initially shared by Danielle on Instagram and later reshared by AB, instantly captivated fans, offering a delightful glimpse into the de Villiers family’s continued passion for the sport.
An image accompanying the news showed young de Villiers in action, celebrating his achievement, much to the delight of his parents who shared their joy on Instagram. Danielle’s emotional post, also featuring adorable pictures of their son mid-game, perfectly encapsulated the thrill of the moment. “Oh, my heart! Our baby AB made his first 50 yesterday,” she excitedly wrote. The de Villiers family includes three children: sons Abraham (born in 2015) and John Richard (born in 2017), and daughter Yente (born in 2020). Out of respect for their children’s privacy, Danielle thoughtfully used a heart emoji to gently obscure her son’s face in the shared images.
This emotional family announcement quickly garnered widespread adoration from fans, many of whom have closely followed de Villiers’ journey since his international retirement. The photographs Danielle shared beautifully depicted their son at the batting crease, exhibiting the same innate love for cricket that has become synonymous with the de Villiers name. AB, revered for his unparalleled cricketing brilliance, has consistently emphasized the central role of family in his life post-retirement. His decision to reshare Danielle’s post further underscored his deep, heartfelt pride in his children’s accomplishments.
In other recent news, AB de Villiers also made headlines with his insightful comments regarding Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the launch of the innovative “Test Twenty” format. During the event, de Villiers expressed his admiration, stating, “I’m one of those guys who appreciates greatness wherever I find it. If Tiger Woods returns and makes a few brilliant shots, I’m simply thrilled to see him play. It’s the same with Virat and Rohit. They clearly know what they still aim to achieve, and the 2027 World Cup likely stands as their primary goal. I wholeheartedly wish them immense success and a truly magnificent conclusion to their illustrious careers, whenever that time may come.”