AB De Villiers Speak on T20 Comeback: As Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli make a comeback in the T20 squad for the Afghanistan series, the cricket community discusses their role in the T20 World Cup 2024. Opinions vary among cricket experts and former players regarding the return of these stalwarts, sparking a dialogue about the selection choices.
AB De Villiers’ No Surprise in Rohit-Virat Return
South African cricket legend AB de Villiers expressed no surprise over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s return. In an interview with PTI, de Villiers stated, “I am not surprised at all. I am very happy for Virat and Rohit. Sending your best team for the T20 World Cup to win is the right decision. However, criticism is brewing about denying opportunities to young players continuously playing T20.”
De Villiers on Selection Choices
Sharing his perspective, de Villiers acknowledged the criticism but also drew from his own experience, saying, “I understand there is criticism about denying chances to young players. Towards the end of my career, I faced a similar situation. It didn’t happen to me, but Virat and Rohit got the chance, and it’s the right decision. You can trust experienced players to win the World Cup.”
AB De Villiers
De Villiers’ Observation
AB de Villiers praised Virat Kohli’s cricket passion, stating, “Cricket runs in Virat’s veins, and that’s his inspiration. I played because of the same passion. The day I felt that fire fading, I retired from the game. Virat has maintained a good balance in life, spending quality time with family. He managed his career exceptionally well, something I couldn’t do at the end of my career.”
De Villiers’ Insight on Virat
Discussing Virat’s dedication to the game, de Villiers remarked, “Virat has cricket in his blood, and that’s his motivation. I continued playing because of the same passion. The day I felt the fire cooling down, I retired. Virat has struck a good balance, spending quality time with his family. He has managed his career exceptionally well, a feat I couldn’t achieve at the end of my career.”
As the cricket world engages in conversations about these eminent players making a return, the anticipation builds for the upcoming T20 battles, with Rohit and Virat leading the charge for Team India.