"It was a tough few days after the Champions Trophy, to go through that phase of reflecting and to hear some of the criticism," de Villiers told reporters ahead of Wednesday's three-match series opener in Southampton.
"It's never easy but I have always been the kind of guy to see the positive in that and see opportunity to improve. These three matches give me that opportunity as a player and as a captain for the team."
De Villiers, who came to the Champions Trophy as the world's top-ranked one-day batsman, scored just 20 runs in three innings in the tournament.
The right-handed batsman, renowned for his versatile, free-scoring ability, is not worried with his form, however.
"I don't feel like I need to prove anyone wrong or prove something to someone. I just want to go play," he said.
"I feel like a youngster starting my career again. I am really full of energy and love playing. I just want to score some runs again and captain the team to a few good wins.
"I feel like I am playing very well. There's nothing wrong with my form. The results are not showing."
(Writing by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by John O'Brien)
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