Leo Sadler, 14, poses for a picture with AB de Villiers at his house, 5 June 2018. AB de Villiers surprised Sadler who was distraught after hearing of the cricketer’s retirement, Sadler’s story on how he met his hero will be on breakfast with Martin Bester from 6am -9am on Jacaranda FM on Thursday. Picture: Tracy Lee Stark
AB de Villiers’ retirement from international cricket shocked a lot of people.
Yet Leo Sadler was affected more than most.
The 14-year-old from Pretoria was absolutely heartbroken and apparently couldn’t stop crying when he heard his cricketing hero had packed his bat and pads away.
Those tears were dried immediately when something unexpected happened … De Villiers came knocking at his door for a visit!
Listen to the Martin Bester breakfast show on Jacaranda FM on Thursday morning between 6am and 9am for the whole story.
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