AB de Villiers 'literally started crying' while facing Mohammad Asif, says Shoaib Akhtar
Cricket | January 03, 2021 22:37 ISTAkhtar was talking about India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and felt that the latter is the smarest fast bowler after Asif.
Akhtar was talking about India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and felt that the latter is the smarest fast bowler after Asif.
Akhtar recalls Asif made big batsmen like VVS Laxman, AB de Villiers cry
In the post-match presentation, when Kohli was asked about that particular shot, he said that managed to surprise himself with that shot and said that he would like to get the reaction of De Villiers on that.
Padikkal also had a stellar domestic season, finishing as the highest run-getter in both the Vijay Hazare 50-over tournament and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
MI beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by five wickets to win a second consecutive IPL title at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
In the clip shared by RCB's Twitter handle, skipper Kohli can be seen delivering a speech about their performance this season.
AB de Villiers joined his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul to score five half-centuries.
The Bangalore franchise, over the past few years, has been heavily dependent on both the stalwarts.
Despite RCB's recent performances, the South African stalwart is optimistic about them turning up against DC to clinch two much-needed points.
In a statement, de Villiers also said uncertainties surrounding travel and conditions due to the Covid-19 situation played a part in him opting out for the T20 tournament.
Ahead of their game against Kolkata Knight Riders, the RCB were placed at the number three spot on the points table with 12 points from nine matches.
In the race to qualify for the playoffs, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday at Abu Dhabi.
RCB batsman AB de Villiers has said that even as it is a "big mountain to climb," the team will aim to finish at the top of the table.
Kohli shared the image on his Instagram account on Sunday evening, crediting De Villiers for the picture.
De Villiers (55 off 22) smashed six sixes to help RCB register a seven-wicket win over Royals after all seemed lost following the dismissal of skipper Virat Kohli (43) in the 14th over.
Chris Morris's four-wicket haul and with AB de Villiers's 55 not out off 22 balls powered Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a thumping seven-wicket win over a off-colour Rajasthan Royals (RR)
The Royals slumped to another defeat despite being in a favourable position before AB de Villiers whirlwind of an innings took the game away from them.
The South African veteran fired 41 off just 11 balls in the slog overs to help RCB reach the target of 178 with two balls to spare.
Due to the presence of two leg-spinners in the KXIP side, the RCB had decided to promote Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube over AB de Villiers in the batting order.
De Villiers, who batted at No. 4 against Kolkata Knight Riders and smashed 73 off 33 in his 100-run stand with Kohli in their last game, was surprisingly demoted while Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube were sent ahead of him.
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