File photo of former RCB captain Virat Kohli with former teammate AB de Villiers© BCCI / IPL
India’s Test and ODI captain Virat Kohli posted an emotional message on social media after his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers announces retirement from “all cricket”. The South African player has been part of the RCB franchise since 2011. de Villiers, one of the best tennis players of his generation, last played for South Africa in April 2018. there were talks of an international comeback during the 2019 ICC World Cup, but that did not materialize. de Villiers was part of the RCB team that made it to the playoffs at IPL 2021. He and Kohli have formed a great partnership, both on and off the pitch, and respect and admire each other. Their each other has become known over the years.
“For the best player of our time and the most inspirational person I’ve met, you can be so proud of what you’ve done and what you’ve done for RCB, my brother. Our relationship is beyond the game and always will be. This breaks my heart but I know you made the best decision for yourself and your family as you have always done. love you @ABdeVilliers17”, Kohli posted on her Twitter.
This breaks my heart but I know you made the best decision for yourself and your family as you have always done. ????I love you ???? @ ABdeVilliers17
– Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 19, 2021
AB de Villiers is the second-highest scorer in the history of the RCB franchise, scoring 4522 runs in 145 innings for an average of 41.10. Kohli leads the way with 6707 runs.
It was the end of the franchise era as Kohli also stepped down as captain after the 2021 season ended. While Kohli may be kept by the franchise, de Villiers’ retirement will leave a hole in the middle order and the franchise will have to work hard in the upcoming auction to find someone. suitable replacement, if possible.
de Villiers has lit up the IPL over the years thanks to his incredible ability to play 360-degree shots and exhibit attacking batting. He and Kohli have reached the final twice, in 2011 and 2016, but failed to win the title.
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