AB de Villiers announces comeback against KXIP

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New Delhi: Star batsman AB de Villiers is expected to feature in the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s next game against Kings XI Punjab on Monday in Indore.

The Proteas batsman was ruled out from the first two games due to back injury, which also forced him to miss Momentum cup finals in March.

In a video uploaded on the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s website, AB announced his return to full fitness and said he is also available for selection against Kings XI Punjab.

However, the availability of Virat Kohli is still unclear. The Indian skipper is yet to return to full fitness and as he said earlier he will only take the field when ‘120%’ fit.

The 28-year-old faced shoulder injury during the third Test match between India and Australia at Ranchi and was also not available for the series decider in Dharamsala.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are now back on track after defeating Delhi Daredevils in their second game. Bangalore had lost their first match to defending Sunrisers Hyderabad.