Why was de Villiers hesitant to lift IPL trophy alongside Kohli?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2021 has been nothing short of thrilling, with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lifting the coveted trophy after 14 years of wait. The team’s victory ceremony saw a heartwarming moment when former South Africa stalwart AB de Villiers lifted the IPL trophy alongside the team’s captain, Virat Kohli. However, in a recent interview, de Villiers revealed that he was initially hesitant to lift the trophy alongside Kohli.
De Villiers, who played for RCB from 2011 to 2017, didn’t feature in the current season due to his retirement from all forms of cricket. Despite not playing a single match this season, de Villiers was part of the RCB’s triumph, and his presence was felt throughout the tournament. In an exclusive interview, de Villiers opened up about his hesitancy to lift the trophy alongside Kohli.
“I was hesitant to lift the IPL Trophy because I didn’t really play this season, Am I really part of this? But Virat Kohli told me ‘touch the Trophy and you lift the trophy with me’,” de Villiers said in an interview.
De Villiers’ reluctance to lift the trophy was understandable, given that he didn’t play a single match this season. However, Kohli’s gesture of inviting de Villiers to lift the trophy alongside him was a testament to the strong bond between the two cricketers. The duo has shared a special relationship over the years, with de Villiers being one of the most successful players in RCB’s history.
Kohli and de Villiers have been instrumental in RCB’s success, and their partnership has been one of the most successful in the IPL. The two cricketers have played together for several years, and their understanding on the field has been instrumental in RCB’s victories. Despite de Villiers’ retirement from international cricket, his friendship with Kohli has continued to grow stronger.
The moment when de Villiers lifted the IPL trophy alongside Kohli was a heartwarming one, and it was a testament to the strong bond between the two cricketers. The duo’s friendship has been a source of inspiration for many cricket fans around the world, and their partnership has been one of the most successful in the IPL.
De Villiers’ reluctance to lift the trophy was also a reflection of his humility and sportsmanship. Despite being one of the most successful players in the IPL, de Villiers has always been humble and grounded. His humility has been an inspiration to many cricket fans around the world, and his friendship with Kohli has been a source of joy for many cricket enthusiasts.
In conclusion, de Villiers’ hesitation to lift the IPL trophy alongside Kohli was a testament to his humility and sportsmanship. Despite not playing a single match this season, de Villiers was part of RCB’s triumph, and his presence was felt throughout the tournament. The moment when de Villiers lifted the IPL trophy alongside Kohli was a heartwarming one, and it was a testament to the strong bond between the two cricketers.
