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Jan 2019
40m 50s

An Audience With AB de Villiers

Bbc World Service
About this episode

South Africa's AB de Villiers explains why he thinks playing in Pakistan is worth the risk - and leaves the door slightly ajar for a World Cup return.

Plus, three former Pakistan captains give their views on the team's recent slump.

And has India's MS Dhoni saved his World Cup place?

Photo: AB de Villiers (Getty Images)

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