Winning IPL with RCB would be perfect finishing touch to Virat Kohli’s phenomenal career: AB de Villiers
Former South Africa AB de Villiers has said that winning an IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) would perfectly complement Virat Kohli’s career.
Kohli has been a mainstay in the franchise ever since the inaugural edition of the tournament and belongs to the elite group of players who have represented the same team since the tournament’s inception. Kohli is also IPL’s all-time highest run-getter with a staggering tally of 8004 runs in 244 innings at an average of 38.66 and strike rate of 131.97, including a record 55 half-centuries and eight centuries.
De Villiers, who formed one of the most iconic and potent partnerships with Kohli during his time at the IPL as an RCB player, reckoned that an IPL crown will be like a cherry on the cake for Kohli’s unmatched record in the tournament. de Villiers also rubbished the scrutiny over Kohli’s strike rate, stating that he plays the situation and does whatever the team needs him to do.
The scrutiny over Virat’s strike rate was absolutely ridiculous: AB de Villiers
“The scrutiny over Virat’s strike rate was absolutely ridiculous. He had done exactly what his team needed from him. It’s all about the situation. When he has someone at the other end he trusts, you see him experiment and play with more freedom. But when that’s not the case, he stays true to his natural game—anchoring the innings when needed,” de Villiers told said on JioHotstar.
“It’s great to see him stepping out of his comfort zone, trying new shots, and exploring different aspects of his game. He’s always had that ability in him. You can see how much it means to him. Winning the IPL with RCB would be the perfect finishing touch to his already phenomenal career. He was outstanding last season. His strike rate wasn’t the problem—he played exactly the role his team needed him to. Unlike someone like Fraser McGurk for Delhi Capitals, Virat had the responsibility of holding the innings together. He deserves full credit for playing a crucial role in RCB’s qualification,” he added.
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