With the start of the IPL 2024 just around the corner, former South African captain AB de Villiers is confident that his former RCB teammate Virat Kohli will make a strong comeback for the team. After a break from cricket to be with his wife during the birth of their son, Kohli is all set to continue his impressive run in the IPL. De Villiers also praised the RCB captain's exceptional talent and consistency in the tournament.
Former South African captain AB de Villiers has expressed confidence that his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Virat Kohli will make a strong comeback for the team in the upcoming IPL 2024 season.
Kohli, who is India's all-time leading run-scorer in international cricket, took a break from the IPL in 2023 to be with his wife, Anushka Sharma, during the birth of their daughter. However, he is expected to return to action for RCB in the 2024 season.
"I think Virat will be fine. He's a world-class player and he knows how to get himself ready for a tournament like the IPL," de Villiers said in an interview with Star Sports. "He's been through this before and he knows what it takes to be successful."
De Villiers also praised Kohli's exceptional talent and consistency in the IPL. "He's one of the best batsmen in the world and he's always been a key player for RCB," de Villiers said. "He's a big match player and he's always been able to perform under pressure."
Kohli has been one of the most successful batsmen in the IPL, scoring over 6,000 runs in 209 matches. He has also led RCB to two IPL finals, in 2011 and 2016.
De Villiers' confidence in Kohli's comeback is likely to be shared by many RCB fans. The team has struggled in recent seasons, failing to reach the playoffs in five of the last six seasons. Kohli's return will be a major boost for RCB as they look to challenge for the IPL title in 2024.
Q1. When will the IPL 2024 season start? A1. The IPL 2024 season is expected to start in March or April 2024.
Q2. Which team will Virat Kohli play for in IPL 2024? A2. Kohli is expected to return to his former team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, for the 2024 IPL season.
Q3. What is ABD de Villiers' role in RCB? A3. De Villiers retired from all forms of cricket in 2021. He is currently a mentor for RCB.
Q4. What is Virat Kohli's current form? A4. Kohli has been in excellent form in recent months. He scored three centuries in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Q5. What are the expectations for RCB in IPL 2024? A5. RCB will be hoping to challenge for the IPL title in 2024 with Kohli back in the team.
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