Former South Africa legend AB de Villiers who is often regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time, is celebrating his 41st birthday today, on Monday, February 17. He represented the ‘Rainbow Nation’ between 2004-2019 and was acknowledged for his powerful innings with bat, and exceptional fielding skills.
Tagged as “Mr. 360” in the world of cricket for his ability to hit shots all around the ground, de Villiers reformulated modern batting and was a key player in South Africa’s cricketing success.
Debuting in 2005, the Pretoria-born played 228 ODI’s in total, lettering 9577 runs, scoring 25 tons and 53 half-centuries. The explosive batter has appeared in 114 Tests, leading him to score 8,765 runs, which includes 22 tons, two double centuries and 45 fifties, respectively.
Not just on the field, but off the field as well, AB de Villiers has been a source of hope and life. People globally have noticed his deep admiration for working towards charity and social initiatives. For his consistent work of philanthropic activities, he was awarded the Honourary lifetime membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 2019. However, his efforts have often gone unnoticed due to his cricketing genius. Today on his special day, let’s peep into the lesser-known side of the South African legend.
Here are the top charity initiatives of AB de Villiers:
4. The Make a Difference (MAD) Foundation
The Make a Difference (MAD) foundation solely focuses on supporting underprivileged children through sports and education. The foundation offers scholarships, lectures and useful resources to help the children reach their full potential.
By collaborating with schools and organizations, MAD identifies talented young individuals who lack financial backing and offers them opportunities to grow. He trains and mentors the children by himself, through which the foundation aims to create a lasting, positive impact, empowering the next generation of leaders.
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