Players Who Have Emerged Under AB de Villiers’ Captaincy

4. Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw (No longer player for SA as they have opted for Kolpak Deal)

   

Two of the most highly rated and talented players to have made the cut in the South African under de Villiers’ captaincy, Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw, no more play for the country as they have signed a Kolpak deal. Abbott, who was rated as the next big thing in the South African bolwing department, made his debut in 2013 impressed with pace and accuracy. Another player who impressed under De Villiers’s captaincy was Rilee Rossouw. The opening batsman had a sublime technique and timing which made him a unique talent. Both the players signed the kolpak deal and now play in the English county.