Kings XI Punjab’s Hashim Amla and David Miller have also left the IPL mid-way for their national duties.
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Chirs Morris and Kagiso Rabada, important cogs in the Delhi Daredevils' wheel have also flown back to South Africa.
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De Villers, though expressed his gratitude towards the RCB fans. He took the blame of RCB’s dismal show in the IPL and hoped to come back next year with a better performance even though it is not sure whether he will represent RCB again.
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The South African legend has been uncharacteristically off colour in this season with just one half century to his credit. (Photo: BCCI)
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Royal Challengers suffered yet another convincing defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: BCCI)
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Before that South Africa will play a three-match ODI series with England, starting from May 24. (Photo: AFP)
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De Villiers has left India, in order to focus on Champions Trophy preparations. He will lead South Africa in the big event kick staring on 2nd June. (Photo: BCCI)
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RCB are languishing at the bottom of the table with just 5 points in 13 matches and are left with no chance of a play-off berth. (Photo: BCCI)
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Now, when RCB will only play for pride, their most potent overseas player AB de Villiers has taken a flight back home but not after sharing an emotional message for the RCB fans. (Photo: BCCI)