AB de Villiers: 5 reasons why he is the most loved foreign cricketer in India

#1 The IPL Connection

De Villiers has a magical IPL connection with India

Easily the most prominent reason for Indian cricket fans to love AB de Villiers so much is his strong IPL connection. AB has been playing in the IPL ever since its inception and started off as a part of the Delhi Daredevils.

He was not as popular at that point, but his move to the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise changed all this. De Villiers' heroics for his new franchise made him a crowd favourite, especially due to his unconventional yet explosive batting.

Currently, he is the lead member of a terrific RCB trio which includes Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli. AB de Villiers' popularity in India's premier domestic T20 tournament has earned him a special place in the hearts of Indian cricket fans and they display it every time he walks in to bat, irrespective of the format.