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AB de Villiers' Funny Exchange With Virat Kohli After RCB's IPL 2023 Win Over MI Is What Friendship Is All About

AB de Villiers, who was recently inducted into the RCB Hall Of fame, was present at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for Royal Challengers Bangalore's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opener against Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis dished out a chasing master-class with a 148-run opening partnership as Royal Challengers Bangalore made a sensational start to their IPL campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket demolition of Mumbai Indians. Chasing 172, Kohli (82 not out) and Du Plessis (73) produced an exhibition of sublime stroke-making, plundering 10 boundaries and as many maximums during their near flawless 89-ball stand.

"One Step Better Than Surya...": Harshal Patel Puts Ex-RCB Star Ahead Of MI Batter

Royal Challengers Bangalore took on Mumbai Indians in their opening match of IPL 2023 on Sunday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Faf du Plessis-led side had an impressive outing last season before they got eliminated after losing against Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2 match. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians had a forgetful season as they finished in 10th place on the points table, with only four wins out of 14 matches. The RCB vs MI showdown ended overwhelmingly in the Bengaluru franchise's favour, with Mumbai suffering an 8-wicket defeat

AB de Villiers pens emotional letter after RCB Hall of Fame induction: 'Tears filled my eyes'

Proteas legend AB de Villiers has penned an emotional note after being inducted into IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore's Hall of Fame.

"Tears Filled My Eyes...": AB de Villiers' Emotional Post Ahead Of Indian Premier League 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday inducted Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers into the RCB Hall of Fame as a mark of respect and retired the jerseys of Villiers (17) and Gayle (333) forever from its roster. RCB returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after a gap of three years. The fans were allowed to watch the full squad practice of RCB, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the T20, accompanied by RCB brand launches and the fans also witnessed the coming back of two cricketers who are now part of the RCB folklore -- Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers.

Watch: Virat Kohli Turns Cameraman For Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers At RCB Event

Royal Challengers Bangalore treated their fans with a special moment on Sunday as they conducted the RCB Unbox event at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. The motive behind the event was to induct their former stars AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle into the RCB Hall of Fame. Apart from this, the franchise also unveiled its jersey for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Amid all the action, one thing which became the major highlight of the night was when the golden trio of Virat Kohli, De Villiers, and Gayle, marched across the Chinnaswamy stadium together, donning the RCB colours.

"Cocky And Arrogant": AB de Villiers' Brutally Honest Take On His First Impression Of Virat Kohli

A misunderstood character, at least for the initial part of his career, Virat Kohli turned things around in his career in a way that not many could even imagine. The batter emerged as one of the finest the game has ever seen. But, during his early days as a cricketer, be it in international cricket or the Indian Premier League, many saw Kohli as an 'arrogant' person. AB de Villiers, in a chat with Chris Gayle ahead of the start of the IPL 2023 season, admitted that even he thought Kohli seemed 'arrogant and cocky' when he first met him.

"Alien Reporting From...": Royal Challengers Bangalore's Strange Tweet As AB de Villiers Touches Base

Legendary batters Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers arrived in Bengaluru on Saturday to attend the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Unbox event, where they will be inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame. The RCB Unbox event will take place on Sunday. RCB took to their official Twitter handle to announce Gayle and de Villiers' arrival at Bengaluru. "The mothership has landed. We've an alien reporting from the Bengaluru base. Happy HOMECOMING, AB de Villiers! #PlayBold #nmmRCB #IPL2023@ABdeVilliers17," tweeted RCB.

Watch: AB De Villiers Stops Short Of Calling Virat Kohli 'Old', Leaves India Batter In Splits

In a fun chat on YouTube, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers had a gala time as they discussed some intriguing chapters of their careers. From sharing hilarious anecdotes to discussing their struggles on the field, the two cricketing superstars entertained fans to the full. During the chat, however, a statement from de Villiers left Kohli in absolute splits. The moment came when the former South Africa player almost called Kohli ‘old' before correcting himself and branding him as a ‘Very Very Senior Player'. Kohli couldn't control his laughter seeing de Villiers' attempt.

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AB de Villiers' Funny Exchange With Virat Kohli After RCB's IPL 2023 Win Over MI Is What Friendship Is All About

"One Step Better Than Surya...": Harshal Patel Puts Ex-RCB Star Ahead Of MI Batter

AB de Villiers pens emotional letter after RCB Hall of Fame induction: 'Tears filled my eyes'

"Tears Filled My Eyes...": AB de Villiers' Emotional Post Ahead Of Indian Premier League 2023

Watch: Virat Kohli Turns Cameraman For Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers At RCB Event

"Cocky And Arrogant": AB de Villiers' Brutally Honest Take On His First Impression Of Virat Kohli

"Alien Reporting From...": Royal Challengers Bangalore's Strange Tweet As AB de Villiers Touches Base

Watch: AB De Villiers Stops Short Of Calling Virat Kohli 'Old', Leaves India Batter In Splits