Former South African legend AB de Villiers said this on Virat Kohli’s selection in the T20 team

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Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers our friends Virat Kohli Virat is not at all surprised by the possibility of playing in the T20 World Cup and he says that Virat has managed his international career very well. Kohli last played T20 in the T20 World Cup semi-final against England in November 2022. He has returned for the T20 series against Afghanistan and will play the last two matches. De Villiers told PTI during a conversation with selected journalists here that I am not surprised at all. I am very happy for Virat and Rohit. You want to win the T20 World Cup by sending your best team.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to T20

De Villiers, who was present as a commentator in the South Africa T20 League, said that I can understand that there is criticism because the opportunity has been snatched away from the youth and those players who are playing T20 continuously. He believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are part of India’s best T20 team and the decision to give them a place in the World Cup team is right.

The decision is right for Virat and Rohit

AB de Villiers said, ‘My situation was similar at the end of my career. This did not happen with me but Virat and Rohit have got a chance and it is the right decision. You can trust your experienced players that they will win the World Cup. De Villiers said about Virat, ‘Virat has cricket in his veins and this is his inspiration. I also kept playing because of this passion and the day I felt this fire cooling down, I retired from the game.

De Villiers’ opinion on South Africa’s pitch

He said, ‘He has maintained a perfect balance in life. He spends a lot of time with his family. He has also managed his career very well which I cannot do at the last stage of my career. Regarding the Test between India and South Africa at Newlands ending in five sessions, he said, ‘It seemed a normal pitch to me. It is such a lively pitch on the first day. After this it becomes easier. I think the strategy of both the teams was wrong on the first day due to which they faced problems.

De Villiers is not associated with IPL

De Villiers, who was a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore for a long time, was not approached by any IPL team to become a mentor or advisor, which is surprising. He said, ‘I have not talked to anyone nor has anyone contacted me. I will be happy to provide guidance to any player in RCB.

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