AB de Villiers, former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate of Virat Kohli, expressed his excitement about Virat Kohli’s role in the upcoming ODI World Cup, scheduled to begin on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Kohli has been a standout performer for India, consistently delivering under pressure in major tournaments, including the recent Asia Cup and T20I World Cup.
De Villiers acknowledged Kohli’s growth as a player and highlighted his ability to learn from coaches and teammates to improve his game. He specifically mentioned the influence of Mark Boucher during Kohli’s early years at RCB and expressed hope that he, as a friend, also had a positive impact on Kohli’s development.
AB talks about Virat
“I think everyone matures with age. As you grow, you learn a lot from experienced players, and you realize that they’re not just your opponents but calm and relaxed individuals. Virat is smart, and he has picked things from some coaches as well as teammates. Mark Boucher had a crucial role to play at RCB when Virat was young, and hopefully, I too had a good influence on him as a friend. He has found that right balance, and I can’t wait to see him in the World Cup doing special things for Team India,” AB de Villiers shared on his YouTube channel.
While Kohli is yet to make a significant impact in the ongoing Asia Cup, his ability to perform under pressure in crucial matches makes him a key player to watch in the Super 4 stage of the tournament, especially in the anticipated clash against Pakistan. Kohli’s remarkable cricketing journey and his role in the ODI World Cup will be closely followed by cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
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