Star South African batsman A.B de Villiers on Thursday joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore bio-bubble in Chennai for the Indian Premier League beginning on April 9.

The 37-year-old batting great has been a key player for RCB since he joined the franchise in 2011. Since then, he has been playing for the Bengaluru-based franchise.

"The spaceship has landed! AB de Villiers has joined the RCB bubble in Chennai," the RCB tweeted.