A. B. de Villiers confessed to making a regrettable error by spreading misinformation about Virat Kohli.
A. B. de Villiers confessed to making a regrettable error by spreading misinformation about Virat Kohli. Johannesburg, Feb 9 (PTI) Former South Africa captain A B de Villiers has admitted to spreading “false information” regarding the personal reasons behind star India batter Virat Kohli’s break from international cricket, acknowledging his mistake and emphasizing his lack of insight into Kohli’s situation. Initially asserting on his Youtube channel that Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests of the ongoing home series against England due to pending fatherhood with actor wife Anushka Sharma, de Villiers retracted his statement during an interaction with select media at the SA T20 event.
A. B. de Villiers confessed to making a regrettable error by spreading misinformation about Virat Kohli. Family takes precedence, as I mentioned on my Youtube channel. However, I also erred by sharing inaccurate information,” stated de Villiers, who serves as the event’s brand ambassador.
A. B. de Villiers confessed to making a regrettable error by spreading misinformation about Virat Kohli. Expressing his well-wishes for Kohli’s welfare, de Villiers emphasized, “Only Virat and his family truly know what’s happening. My hope is for his return rejuvenated and ready to conquer challenges anew.” Kohli’s absence from the ongoing series appears imminent.
A. B. de Villiers confessed to making a regrettable error by spreading misinformation about Virat Kohli. De Villiers also commented on international cricket, expressing anticipation for Surya Kumar Yadav’s performance in the upcoming T20 World Cup, where he anticipates India to be a formidable contender. Yadav, often hailed as the next “Mr. 360” for his diverse strokeplay, garners de Villiers’ admiration. “The T20 World Cup promises a plethora of talent to watch, but I particularly relish watching Surya Kumar Yadav in action. He’s a standout player, and I hope he excels in the tournament,” remarked de Villiers.
A. B. de Villiers confessed to making a regrettable error by spreading misinformation about Virat Kohli. Regarding India’s prospects in the T20 World Cup, de Villiers opined, “India stands as one of the frontrunners. The IPL has bolstered Indian cricket substantially over the years.” Despite acknowledging India’s strength, de Villiers cautioned that triumph hinges on capitalizing on crucial moments and a touch of luck.
A. B. de Villiers confessed to making a regrettable error by spreading misinformation about Virat Kohli. Dismissing concerns of player fatigue due to the IPL preceding the T20 World Cup, de Villiers asserted that the T20 format’s nature mitigates workload concerns. He urged aspiring cricketers to aspire for Test cricket, regarding it as the pinnacle of the sport, while acknowledging the importance of T20 and ODI formats.
As for the T20 World Cup’s expanded format featuring 20 teams for the first time, de Villiers predicted inevitable upsets, citing the growing presence of players from associate countries in tournaments like the IPL. He concluded, “It’s a thrilling prospect to witness diverse talent on the global stage.”