You changed the way of batting, says Kohli about ABD
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Virat Kohli paid an emotional farewell to South African legend AB de Villiers, who retired from all forms of international cricket a few days back.
Kohli, who played alongside AB de Villiers for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, wished him luck for the future.
He stated that the Proteas man changed the way of batting.
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Kohli bids farewell to 'brother' AB
Wish you all the best in everything that you do my brother. You’ve changed the way batting was seen in the time you’ve played international cricket. My best wishes to you and your family for this amazing journey ahead 😃👍 @ABdeVilliers17 pic.twitter.com/uxtRAPl3zA
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 26, 2018
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Kohli, AB complimented each other
Both Kohli and AB were great friends on and off the field. These two legendary cricketers had immense respect for each other. These batting greats have been consistent performers for RCB in the IPL and their style of playing complimented each other at the crease.
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When Virat celebrated AB's show in IPL 2018
Weeks earlier when RCB beat Delhi Daredevils, at the Kotla, the duo struck a match-winning partnership of 118 runs.
Kohli (70) and AB (72*) lit up the capital and post the match, Kohli took to Instagram to state how simple the Proteas star makes it for others.
Against SRH, AB had taken an one-handed catch and Kohli went on to describe him as 'Spiderman'.