Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers have been an inseparable duo in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for several years now. They have shared some amazing moments on and off the field, and Kohli has never shied away from expressing his admiration and respect for de Villiers. Here are 5 times when Kohli said beautiful things about his teammate AB de Villiers.
1. “There’s no one better than him” – Kohli on de Villiers’ batting
In an interview after a match in IPL 2018, Kohli was all praise for de Villiers’ batting skills. He said, “AB is the best in the world, and there’s no one better than him in this format. He can do anything, and he’s proved it time and time again.”
2. “I have the best seat in the house” – Virat Kohli on watching Ab de Villiers bat
During the same interview, Kohli spoke about how he feels watching de Villiers bat. He said, “I have the best seat in the house when AB is batting. It’s just amazing to watch him play and be a part of it.”
3. “He’s like a brother to me” – Kohli on his relationship with de Villiers
Kohli and de Villiers share a close bond both on and off the field. In an interview in 2019, Kohli spoke about their friendship and said, “He’s like a brother to me. We share a great rapport, and it’s always fun to have him around.”
4. “He’s a gem of a human being” – Kohli on de Villiers’ personality
Kohli has always spoken highly of de Villiers’ personality and character. In an interview after a match in IPL 2020, Kohli said, “AB is a gem of a human being. He’s always there for his teammates and is a great person to have in the dressing room.”
5. “I’m blessed to have played with him” – Kohli on de Villiers’ contribution to Royal Challengers Bangalore
In an interview after a match in IPL 2021, Kohli spoke about de Villiers’ contribution to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team. He said, “I’m blessed to have played with AB for so many years. He’s contributed so much to Royal Challengers Bangalore, and I’m grateful to have him in our team.”
These are just a few instances of Kohli’s admiration and respect for de Villiers. Their partnership on the field is a treat to watch, and their camaraderie off the field is equally heartwarming.
